Erected by The Woman's Club of Harrodsburg honoring The Mother Town of Kentucky founded June 16, 1776 and remembering the first mothers of the west to enter the wilderness.
Mrs. Daniel Boone • Mrs. Hugh McGary • Mrs. Richard Hogan Mrs. Thomas . . . — — Map (db m152942) HM
Built in 1887 after his original home burned, this Italianate residence was the home of renowned criminal lawyer Philip B. and Martha Montgomery Thompson. Graced by exquisitely crafted cherry woodwork. Note Celtic cross on tower. — — Map (db m152996) HM
Reconstructed in 1940 on the foundations of the 1840 and 1889 Methodist Church after a devastating fire. Has original bell from the first church. The congregation has been meeting here since 1828. The circa 1840 Greek Revival house is the oldest . . . — — Map (db m152872) HM
Built in 1853 and expanded in 1913, this Gothic Revival building houses a congregation which originally worshipped at Cane Run. They moved to Harrodsburg and built on this site in 1818. Differences caused by the Civil War precipitated a split in the . . . — — Map (db m152868) HM
This Beaux Arts style home was built in 1905 for G. Alfred Curry. In 1919, it was purchased by Dr. Condit B. VanArsdall, Sr. whose daughter Elizabeth married Forest “Aggie” Sale. Mr. Sale was a Captain of the 1933 University of Kentucky . . . — — Map (db m152939) HM
This African American School was erected on this property in 1930, thanks to a donation from the Julius Rosenwald Fund. west Side was the only elementary and high school for African American children in Mercer County. It united the faculty, . . . — — Map (db m153033) HM
Situated on in-lot 37, portions of house built as early as 1840 by Robert and Priscilla Robertson. Purchased in 1891 by Thomas and Mary Grimes Hardin. Remained in Hardin family until 1959. Is presently owned and occupied by a financial institution. — — Map (db m152874) HM
Scene of the first of a series of religious revivals conducted in Kentucky during April and May of 1776. The Rev. Thomas Tinsley, a Baptist minister, was assisted by William Hickman in meetings held here under a spreading elm tree. The tree was only . . . — — Map (db m68254) HM
Built in 1822 by William and Jane Haggin McBride parents of Confederate General James Haggin McBride. Once the home of Terah Templin Haggin, McBride's brother-in-law and father of James Ben Ali Haggin. Contains Matthew P. Lowery woodwork. — — Map (db m152878) HM
All materials for this Virginia style house came from the immediate property with the hand fired brick on the front wall laid in Flemish bond. It was built in 1810 by Archibald and Annie Adams Woods and still remains in the family. — — Map (db m153070) HM
Shakers hid their horses as CSA Gen. J. H. Morgan's cavalry came this way July 13, 1862. But he forbade command to trespass or molest Shakers out of respect for their religion. Grateful for this good treatment Shakers fed Morgan and his men . . . — — Map (db m218273) HM
Completed by 1839, Lexington-Harrodsburg-Perryville Turnpike (KY 68) ran through center of Pleasant Hill. Road became part of interstate Zanesville (Ohio)-Florence (Ala.) mail stage route. Stages discontinued here by 1877. Turnpike brought the . . . — — Map (db m218275) HM
Shaker Landing At foot of this road is landing purchased by Shakers, 1830. Site made Pleasant Hill busy river port and ferry crossing. Quality Shaker products left here for downriver markets as far away as New Orleans. During Civil War, ferry . . . — — Map (db m218263) HM
Mother Ann Lee and small band of converts came from England to New York, 1774. She was founder of Shakerism in America. Shakerism introduced in Mercer County by Elisha Thomas, Samuel and Henry Banta. After attending a Revival at Concord, Bourbon . . . — — Map (db m218264) HM
Pioneer Teacher, 1779
John May, first teacher in school at McAfee Station, 1779. One of four Ky. Dist. delegates, 1781, to Va. House of Burgesses. First clerk of Supreme Court, Ky. Dist. and one of original trustees of Transylvania Seminary, . . . — — Map (db m105541) HM
Pioneer Teacher, 1779
John May, first teacher in school at McAfee Station, 1779. One of four Ky. Dist. delegates, 1781, to Va. House of Burgesses. First clerk of Supreme Court, Ky. Dist. and one of original trustees of Transylvania Seminary, . . . — — Map (db m105460) HM
Warwick/Oregon Warwick flourished for some 50 years and was succeeded by Oregon. Both were early shipping ports. Flatboats, during Warwick era, and later steamboats, at Oregon, ran regularly between here and New Orleans. This point was at head . . . — — Map (db m105463) HM
[side 1] Here in Missouri's north central glacial plains, Mercer County was organized, 1845. Named for Rev. War Gen. Hugh Mercer, the county is in territory ceded by Iowa, Sac, and Fox tribes in 1824. Indians hunted in the . . . — — Map (db m179701) HM
Born Martha Jane Canary, on a farm east of Princeton. She became a symbol of the Wild West. Calamity Jane was buried next to Wild Bill Hickok in Deadwood, S.D. — — Map (db m188200) HM
Revolutionary War 1775-1783 Civil War 1861-1866 Spanish American War 1898-1902 World War 1917-1919 ”They were soldiers and sailors, all brave and true, and protected our colors, the red, white, and blue.” — — Map (db m216897) WM
On April 6, 1846 The City of Princeton had its beginning when 22 Lots were sold. It was named for the battle in which General Mercer, the county's namesake, was killed. Samuel Speer owned the site and had a dwelling, a stable and a blacksmith shop. . . . — — Map (db m188198) HM
Temple-Ryan Farmhouse c. 1750
Has Been Placed on the
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
By the New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection
May 6, 1971
And on the
National Register of Historic Places
By the United States . . . — — Map (db m36491) HM
Dedicated to the memory of General High Mercer
a distinguished officer in the Continental Army who died from wounds received in the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777. From him, Mercer County, created in 1838, received its name. . . . — — Map (db m10623) HM
Near this site, in the early morning hours of December 26, 1776, General George Washington divided his Continental Army of 2,400 men for a two-pronged, surprise attack on the Hessian garrison in Trenton. One column under the command of General . . . — — Map (db m9877) HM
This wall encloses a portion of a plot of two acres whereon was erected in 1704 the first Christian church within the present confines of Mercer County.
Early records refer to it as “Hopewell Church” and “Christ Church”.
It was built . . . — — Map (db m4073) HM
In Memory of their Revolutionary Ancestors these Oak Trees were Planted by the Members of General Mercer Chapter, D.A.R.
Trenton, N.J.
In Cooperation with the Shade Tree Commission of Mercer County — — Map (db m241913) WM
Erected in grateful memory
and honor to the men and women
of this community who served their
country faithfully in World War II
and with special tribute to the
following who in addition
gave their lives
Raymond E. Warner 32067335 . . . — — Map (db m35990) HM
In honor of the citizens of this vicinity
who served our country in the great
World War of 1914-1918
——————————
H. Dallas Fogg • Foster H. Van Ness • Joseph R. Williams • William P. . . . — — Map (db m35991) HM
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of our 2,403 comrades in arms who made the supreme sacrifice during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the surrounding installations December 7, 1941
May all who come here to rest remember their . . . — — Map (db m193669) WM
To the memory of the heroic volunteers of East Windsor Township who gave their lives as a sacrifice for their country and humanity in the suppression of the Great Rebellion of 1861-65. — — Map (db m5431) HM
We are grateful to these Hightstown area men who gave their lives in the service of their country John F. Campbell • Robert W. Cutinelle • George F. Dennis • Franklin Ely • Martin Greenberg • William Hoffman • George Huber • Edward Hutchinson • . . . — — Map (db m88555) HM
Erected by Hopewell Post, American Legion, in honor of those of Hopewell and vicinity who responded to the Nation's call to duty. — — Map (db m37207) HM
Sunday, April 23, 1775,
news of the Battle of Lexington reached Hopewell. While the people were worshiping in the First Baptist Church, at the close, Joab Houghton, standing on this block, inspired the men with love of liberty and desire for . . . — — Map (db m31800) HM
Farmstead site of the signer, who lived here 1742-1779. Without formal education, consulted by many, respected by all, "Honest John Hart" gave his property and his life for the cause of liberty. Farmer, miller, judge, speaker of the first New . . . — — Map (db m229676) HM
Bear Tavern Roa2qd Although much of the surrounding countryside has changed over the course of the more than two centuries that have passed since George Washington and the Continental Army made their famous march to Trenton in late December of . . . — — Map (db m229685) WM
Early Development Attracted by rich soils, farmers began settling in the area around Jacobs Creek as early as the late 17th century. The agricultural landscape and heritage they established defined the region’s unique identity.
Prior to . . . — — Map (db m185271) HM
On Christmas night, 1776, the Continental Army, under the command of General George Washington, crossed the Delaware River and began what is known as the Ten Crucial Days of the American Revolution. A few hundred feet from where you now stand, . . . — — Map (db m237180) HM
Henry Phillips was a third generation Phillips family member in Pleasant Valley; his grandfather arrived in 1737. Ca, 1805, Henry constructed the stone section of the house on the land he inherited from his father. Ca, 1830, he added the large frame . . . — — Map (db m94714) HM
This farmhouse is the only existing structure within the park that witnessed the Crossing of the Continental troops on December 25-26, 1776. It was built around 1740 by Rutger Jansen, a Dutchman from Flatbush, Long Island, on a tract of 490 acres . . . — — Map (db m10374) HM
You might well imagine that General George Washington stood where you are now stand as he patiently watched his force of 2400 troops march up from the boats on the river over the road in the immediate foreground. Through his officers he would direct . . . — — Map (db m166092) HM
[Marker Front]:
View of the Delaware River at the site where Washington crossed from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, Christmas Night, 1776, with 2400 men, artillery and supplies. The troops marched nine miles to attack the Hessians stationed at . . . — — Map (db m10379) HM
“The troops marched with the most profound silence and good order. They arrived by two routes at the same time, about half an hour after daylight, within one mile of the town. The storm continued with great violence …”
Colonel . . . — — Map (db m10450) HM
School teacher John Harbourt built this stone building as a school house or a store, thus founding the village of Harbourton. A village store operated here from at least 1814 to 1963, with a post office included. — — Map (db m192382) HM
Howell Living History Farm depicts family farm life during the first years of the 20th Century, when both crops and livestock, were raised from livelihood. The farmhouse on the property, while dating back to the early 1800’s, is used to illustrate . . . — — Map (db m94717) HM
Under the command of Colonel Edward Hand a successful delaying action, fought at the Shabakunk Creek, prevented British forces fron reaching Trenton before nightfall where the Second Battle of Trenton took place at the Assunpink Creek January 2, . . . — — Map (db m9888) HM
Organized during 1698, this Presbyterian congregation was among the earliest in America. Part of this church was built in 1764. — — Map (db m122268) HM
In 1664, the Duke of York sold New Jersey, or "Nova Caesaria" to Lord Berkley and Sir George Carteret.
East Jersey: Carteret's Trustees sold a "Half" in 1682 to twelve associates, thereafter proprietors of East Jersey.
West Jersey: Berkley . . . — — Map (db m16862) HM
Originally known as Stout's Corner, Mount Rose emerged as a village in the 1820s. By 1880 it boasted a school, post office, sawmill and several shops. It was perhaps best known as a center of applejack whiskey production. Two distilleries operated . . . — — Map (db m18264) HM
On this site, the allied American and French troops of Generals Washington and Le Comte de Rochambeau encamped August 29 to September 1, 1781 enroute to their Victory at Yorktown American independence was assured there in Virginia by the defeat . . . — — Map (db m64117) HM
In the nation’s service. In the service of all nations. On the occasion of its 250th anniversary Princeton University here records its gratitude to its alumni for their devotion to the University and its mission of education, scholarship and . . . — — Map (db m44846) HM
On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Princeton University, the area communities express appreciation to the University for its contribution to their cultural, intellectual and economic vitality. — — Map (db m44851) HM
The terraced garden of Annis Boudinot Stockton (1736-1801) included a grotto. While traveling in England in 1766, her husband, Richard, investigated the gardens at Twickenham, the estate of poet Alexander Pope, for inspiration. He also brought . . . — — Map (db m208141) HM
Betsey Stockton (1798-1865) began life as a slave for the prominent Stockton family in Princeton. When she gained her freedom at the age of 20, she became a missionary, traveling to Hawaii (Sandwich Islands), Canada and Philadelphia, teaching school . . . — — Map (db m94762) HM
Near here lie buried the
American and British officers
and soldiers
who fell in the Battle of Princeton
January 3rd, 1777
Here freedom stood by slaughtered friend and foe, and ere the wrath paled or that sunset died, looked through the . . . — — Map (db m149806) HM
A Patriot of considerable distinction, Colonel John Haslet was the Commander of Delaware's first Continental Regiment. A native of County Londonderry, Ireland, he emigrated to America in 1757. Haslet was a graduate of the University of Glasgow, and . . . — — Map (db m5380) HM
This colonnade was originally part of Mathew Newkirk’s home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Later called St. George’s Hall. The house was designed by Thomas U. Walter, who later designed the dome on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D. C. In . . . — — Map (db m10153) HM
These six beds are used as a demonstration garden with a changing horticultural theme each year. Their layout recalls the kitchen garden that existed on the side of the current parking lot. In the 1920s, a cousin who had visited the Stocktons as . . . — — Map (db m208133) HM
The Garden Club of Princeton a founding member of the Garden Club of America established the French Markets during World War I for French War Relief and later for The Club’s Civic Projects These markets have been held in the Spring and Autumn for . . . — — Map (db m10620) HM
Following the Christmas night crossing of the Delaware River and the First Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776, George Washington’s army re-crossed the river back into Pennsylvania. The British and German troops reacted to their defeat at Trenton . . . — — Map (db m149799) HM
To the memory of General Hugh Mercer, the revered martyr of American Independence.
Born in Scotland about 1720. Educated as a physician. Emigrated to America 1747. Was appointed by Congress June 5, 1776, a brigadier general in the American Army. . . . — — Map (db m10081) HM
The preservation and rebuilding here of this historic portico were due to the leadership of the architects of New Jersey in commemoration of the centennial year of the American Institute of Architecture in 1937.
Thomas Ustick Walter (1804-88) was . . . — — Map (db m149805) HM
A path following the original road and continuing the line of Nassau Street remained an entrance to Morven until the property was subdivided in 1891. For pedestrians, it was the most direct route from downtown Princeton.
Originally, it was . . . — — Map (db m208139) HM
Preacher “One of the most useful qualifications of a good minister is that he have a lively sense of religion upon his own heart.” John Witherspoon Born in Gifford, Scotland, in 1723, Witherspoon was educated at the . . . — — Map (db m44842) HM
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the United States U.S. . . . — — Map (db m44814) HM
Princeton, New Jersey July 1903 – July 2003 Mary Harris “Mother” Joneswas a crusader for workers’ rights. She led several hundred children who worked in the textile mills on a march from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to President . . . — — Map (db m44850) HM
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Circa 1725 — — Map (db m64133) HM
This building, erected in 1756 by the College of New Jersey and named Nassau Hall in honor of King William III, was seized by British forces for military purposes in 1776, and retaken by the American Army January 3, 1777. Here met from June 30, . . . — — Map (db m44832) HM
The original “Nassau Inn” stood on this site for nearly 200 years. Many of America’s early statesmen stopped overnight in this half-way house on the stage coach journey between New York and Philadelphia. At times as many as thirty . . . — — Map (db m64118) HM
Near this spot lie the remains of Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, the generous giver of the land upon which the original buildings of this University were erected. In Agro Jacet Nostro Immo Svo — — Map (db m62343) HM
In memory of those New Jersey Patriots
who served on land and sea during
the American Revolution, 1775 - 1783
And to
Captain Daniel Neil
who gave his life in the
Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777
while commanding the East . . . — — Map (db m5383) HM
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