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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mercer County, New Jersey

 
Clickable Map of Mercer County, New Jersey and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Mercer County, NJ (286) Burlington County, NJ (278) Hunterdon County, NJ (354) Middlesex County, NJ (196) Monmouth County, NJ (235) Somerset County, NJ (159) Bucks County, PA (241)  MercerCounty(286) Mercer County (286)  BurlingtonCounty(278) Burlington County (278)  HunterdonCounty(354) Hunterdon County (354)  MiddlesexCounty(196) Middlesex County (196)  MonmouthCounty(235) Monmouth County (235)  SomersetCounty(159) Somerset County (159)  BucksCountyPennsylvania(241) Bucks County (241)
Adjacent to Mercer County, New Jersey
    Burlington County (278)
    Hunterdon County (354)
    Middlesex County (196)
    Monmouth County (235)
    Somerset County (159)
    Bucks County, Pennsylvania (241)
 
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101New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — The Wash House
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206).
The lower right-hand of this building is an ice house, which probably dates to the 18th century. Ice was harvested from the pond on the Morven property. In the mid-19th century, Commodore Robert F. Stockton enlarged the structure for use as a wash . . . — Map (db m10487) HM
102New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — The West Wing
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206).
The wing housing the kitchen and service quarters is the oldest part of the house, built by Richard Stockton, Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and his wife, Annis, in the mid-18th century. It was raised in height in the mid-19th century. . . . — Map (db m10488) HM
103New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — This is Hallowed Ground
Across these fields in the early light of the third of January 1777, Washington’s Continentals defeated British Regulars for the first time in the long struggle for American Independence. In the memorial grove beyond you, those who fell in the . . . — Map (db m149804) HM
104New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — Thomas Clarke House
In 1772, Thomas Clarke, a Quaker farmer purchased 200 acres of land from his brother William. The land, then part of West Windsor, had been in the Clarke family since 1696. Thomas replaced an existing structure with the main house that stands today. . . . — Map (db m149800) HM
105New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — Twentieth-Century Changes
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling north.
After Bayard Stockton died in 1928, Robert Wood Johnson, head of Johnson & Johnson, rented Morven. He used it as a comfortable suburban retreat, keeping horses in the stable and adding recreational facilities. In 1939, he had plans drawn up for . . . — Map (db m62295) HM
106New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — W 3 R
On Stockton Street (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling north.
Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail www.w3r-us.org — Map (db m62296) HM
107New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — Walter Cope, FAIA & John Stewardson, FAIA
Near Nassau Street, on the right when traveling north.
Walter Cope, FAIA Oct. 1, 1860   Oct. 31, 1902 John Stewardson, FAIA Mar. 21, 1856   Jan. 6, 1896 --------------- Architects of Blair Hall, Little Hall and the University Gymnasium. Masters in their Art and an Uplifting Influence in the development . . . — Map (db m62344) HM
108New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — Washington’s Crossing
Near University Place, on the right when traveling north.
< No Further Inscription > — Map (db m64123) HM
109New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — Washington’s Route from Princeton to Morristown
On Nassau Street (New Jersey Route 27) at Washington Road (County Route 526), on the right when traveling north on Nassau Street.
By this route Washington with his army retired to Morristown after his victory at Princeton January – 1777 -------------- Erected by the D-A-R — Map (db m62287) HM
110New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — Washington’s Spring
On Stockton Street at Edgerstoune Road, on the right when traveling north on Stockton Street.
General George Washington and his soldiers paused to drink water from a nearby spring after the Battle of Princeton on January 3rd 1777. — Map (db m64120) HM
111New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton — Welcome to the Institute Lands
Near Mercer Road, on the right when traveling north.
          The Institute Lands are a cherished 589-acre tract of woods and farmlands known for their natural beauty and historical significance. These graceful woods and fields form a key link in a network of preserved open space between the Stony . . . — Map (db m64234) HM
112New Jersey (Mercer County), Princeton Township — 12 of 12 — Route of Washington’s March
Route of Washington’s march by night from Trenton to Princeton and victory January 3, 1777 — Map (db m4265) HM
113New Jersey (Mercer County), Robbinsville Township — U.S. Army Parachute Test Platoon
On Route 33 (New Jersey Route 33) at Voelbel Road on Route 33.
This plaque is to honor New Jersey's paratroopers and to commemorate the U.S. Army Parachute Test Platoon which trained here during the summer of 1940. This training was the beginning of the elite military paratrooper units, including the 82nd . . . — Map (db m21981) HM
114New Jersey (Mercer County), Stoutsburg — Province Line Road
On Province Line Road at Hopewell - Rocky Hill Road (County Route 518), on the right when traveling south on Province Line Road.
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
115New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — 200th Birthday of George Washington1732 - 1932
On River Road at Washington Crossing Pe Rd, on the left when traveling north on River Road.
In commemoration of the two hundredth birthday of George Washington These eagles and this tablet were placed here by the New Jersey Society of the Colonial Dames of America — Map (db m7275) HM
116New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — An Historic Site
On River Drive, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
During Colonial times this was the landing for the ferry to Pennsylvania. The building that was then located here served as a home for the ferryman and a Tavern for those who waited to cross the river. Washington and his Continental Army crossed . . . — Map (db m24669) HM
117New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — Bicentennial of General George Washington's Birthday
On River Road at Washington Crossing Pe Rd, on the left when traveling north on River Road.
To commemorate the Bicentennial of the birthday of General George Washington at this spot hallowed by his stroke of military genius in the crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night – 1776 and to remind us that the triumphs . . . — Map (db m7276) HM
118New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — Continental Lane
On Bear Tavern Road (County Route 579 at milepost 5.4) at Washington Crossing Pennington Rd (County Route 546), on the right when traveling south on Bear Tavern Road.
Road over which Washington's Army Began its march to Trenton December 26 1776 — Map (db m63691) WM
119New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — Crossing of the Delaware
On River Road (County Route 29) at River Drive, on the left when traveling north on River Road.
This tablet is erected by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Jersey to commemorate the Crossing of the Delaware by General Washington and the Continental army on Christmas night of seventeen hundred and seventy six. — Map (db m7247) HM
120New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — Ferry Site
On River Drive, on the right when traveling north.
At this site before 1748, a ferry was first owned and operated by Garrett Johnson. It was used to transport the artillery from Pennsylvania to New Jersey the night Washington crossed the Delaware, December 25, 1776. At that time, it was operated . . . — Map (db m7327) HM
121New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — Fiddlers Creek History
Near Fiddlers Creek Road.
Today, this nature preserve features a quiet woodland trail. In years past, one would have heard the sounds of bustling industry here. From the late 1700s into the 1900s a mill complex operated in this section of Fiddlers Creek. The creek itself was . . . — Map (db m100685) HM
122New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — Retreat and Counterattack – 1776
On River Drive, on the right when traveling north.
General George Washington, after losing New York to the British, led his rebel army in retreat through New Jersey and on Sunday, December 8, 1776 crossed the Delaware River into Pennsylvania. He commandeered every available boat along the river so . . . — Map (db m7326) HM
123New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — Spring House
On River Road (New Jersey Route 29), on the left when traveling north.
This Spring House was used by the family living at the colonial Ferry House across route 9. The Spring House and the Store Barn facing the Ferry House are the only outbuildings of a once thriving family homestead and tavern. Spring Houses were . . . — Map (db m61840) HM
124New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — The Christmas Night CrossingDecember 25-26, 1776 — Washington Crossing State Park —
On River Drive, on the right when traveling north.
“I am determined, as the night is favorable, to cross the River, & make the attack upon Trenton in the Morning.” General George Washington After a series of defeats in New York in 1776, General George Washington’s Continental . . . — Map (db m7274) HM
125New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — The Historic District of Titusville
On River Drive at Church Road, on the left when traveling north on River Drive.
Named for the family of settler Joseph Titus, who established two sawmills and a fishery here in the 1700's, Titusville was a major industrial and transportation center in the mid-19th century. Spurred by the construction of the Delaware and Raritan . . . — Map (db m35103) HM
126New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — The Site of Washington’s Crossing
On River Drive, on the right when traveling north.
General George Washington and 2400 Continental soldiers crossed the icy Delaware River from Pennsylvania and landed at this spot on Christmas night 1776 on their way to attack the British mercenary force of Hessian soldiers at Trenton. The last of . . . — Map (db m7329) HM
127New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — Washington Crossed the Delaware
On River Drive, on the right when traveling north.
. . . — Map (db m7246) HM
128New Jersey (Mercer County), Titusville — Washington Crossing
On River Drive, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . — Map (db m7264) HM
129New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — “… a Town laid out called Lamberton …” [1773]
Near U.S. 29.
        Historically, Lamberton was the loose-knit fishing village and port that extended along the left bank of the Delaware River from Ferry Street to Riverview Cemetery. The heart of the community lay between Landing and Lalor Streets, exactly . . . — Map (db m4389) HM
130New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — “The Whole Art, Secret and Mystery of Manufacturing Sturgeon”
Near U.S. 29.
For several thousand years the waters of the Delaware River supplied fish to Native Americans living along the riverbank. Colonial Immigrants and modern Americans followed suit, catching fish for their own local consumption and for sale in domestic . . . — Map (db m4394) HM
131New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — “Trenton Ready for War …….”
Near U.S. 29.
Trenton contributed mightily to the national war effort in World War I and World War II, mobilizing men and women to fight and to sustain those doing the fighting, and stepping up production in those factories providing materials critical to the . . . — Map (db m4309) HM
132New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — 17th Century Trenton Timeline
Near U.S. 29.
(see the individual stones photographed below)Map (db m4210) HM
133New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — 18th Century Trenton Timeline
Near U.S. 29.
1702 The Proprietors of East and West Jersey relinquish the government of the provinces to Queen Anne, and New Jersey becomes a Royal Colony. 1714 Hunterdon County forms from the northern portion of Burlington County with the Assunpink . . . — Map (db m4242) HM
134New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — 19th Century Trenton Timeline
Near U.S. 29.
(see the individual stones photographed below)Map (db m4245) HM
135New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — 20th Century (and later) Trenton Timeline
Near U.S. 29.
(see the individual stones photographed below)Map (db m4246) HM
136New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — A Natural Magnet for Native Americans
Near U.S. 29.
Cast your gaze downstream and try to imagine a landscape unaltered by European settlement and the Industrial Age. It is difficult today to appreciate the abundance of natural resources that once surrounded the mouth of Crosswicks Creek even as . . . — Map (db m4379) HM
137New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Abraham Hunt House
On North Warren Street at West State Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
Colonel Rall was entertained on Christmas night 1776 in the house owned by Abraham Hunt which stood on this spot. — Map (db m3657) HM
138New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Alexander Douglass House on the Move
On E Front Street at S Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling east on E Front Street.
The Alexander Douglass House, one of Trenton’s most cherished historic sites, tells a curious tale of the American Revolution and local passion for preservation. The site of George Washington’s Council of War before the Battle of Princeton, the . . . — Map (db m127002) HM
139New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Beulah A. OliphantWomen’s Heritage Trail
On Barracks Street at W Front Street, on the left when traveling north on Barracks Street.
The Old Barracks is recognized as a National Historic Landmark for its significance as the finest example of colonial barracks in the United States and because of its role in the Battles of Trenton during the Revolutionary War. It is also . . . — Map (db m62214) HM
140New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Black Soldiers and Patriots
Near North Warren Street (New Jersey Route 1) at North Broad Street (U.S. 206).
Dedicated to the memory of the Black soldiers and patriots both free and enslaved who served in the American Revolution 1776 – 1783 — Map (db m4149) HM
141New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Briar Patch
1952-1983 “Oldest known black bear to live in captivity” Nothing is lost that leaves a memory — Map (db m4575) HM
142New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — British Light Dragoons
On East Hanover Street 0 miles west of North Montgomery Street, on the right.
This Meeting House was occupied by the British Light Dragoons December 1776 — Map (db m3832) HM
143New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — C. Edward Murray
-1863-       -1943- Quartermaster General of New Jersey and a founder of this memorial Good citizen and good friend whose generosity to every worthy cause made him beloved Dedicated by his friend Walter Evans Edge Governor of . . . — Map (db m4018) HM
144New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Cadwalader Park
Near near the entrance to Cadwalader Park, on the right.
A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty Cadwalader Park Named for General Thomas Cadwalader, Trenton’s Chief Burgess in 1746. Promoted by Edmund C. Hill in 1884. Authorized by City Council in 1888 . . . — Map (db m4127) HM
145New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Canals and Railroads – Arteries to the Heart of Industrial Trenton
Near U.S. 29.
As the United States began to feel the full force of the Industrial Revolution and expand its own manufacturing and commercial base, cities like Trenton that were blessed with an advantageous location were in the forefront of transportation . . . — Map (db m4298) HM
146New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — 8 — Canals, Trains and Automobiles
On 3rd Street just south of Cass Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1830 the State of New Jersey granted its first railroad charter to the Camden and Amboy (C&A) Railroad and a similar charter to the Delaware and Raritan (D&R) Canal. The original C&A, linking Camden, Bordentown, Trenton and South Amboy, was . . . — Map (db m160174) HM
147New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Capt. James Olden Paxson
Near South Clinton Avenue.
Born 1835 in Trenton. He was the son of Stacy A. Paxson, a former New Jersey state treasurer. At the outbreak of the Civil War he joined Company D, 48th New York Infantry Volunteers (Die-No-Mores), which was made up of men from Trenton, and was . . . — Map (db m4470) HM
148New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Capt. Joseph A. Yard
Near South Clinton Avenue near Barlow Street. Reported missing.
Born March 23, 1802, in Trenton. Captain Yard was involved in the export and manufacture of bristled brushes, which proved to be lucrative, but lost his fortune in 1835 due to the wars in Europe. He later was appointed principal keeper of New . . . — Map (db m9892) HM
149New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Catherine Verducci Ford
On Chestnut Avenue at Kent Street, on the right when traveling north on Chestnut Avenue.
Mrs. Ford has dedicated more than 40 years of her life to serving the people in her community, especially the youth of Chambersburg, through her involvement in various groups and organizations. No one exemplifies this commitment to the community . . . — Map (db m4200) HM
150New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Changing Landscapes Along Petty's Run
On West State Street.
Three centuries ago, the landscape before you would have appeared much different. Looking west toward today's State House, you would have been facing a steep-sided ravine with wooded slopes and a fast flowing stream passing from right to left to . . . — Map (db m76805) HM
151New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Charles Hewitt
Near South Clinton Avenue.
Born Dec. 18, 1824, in New York City. Early in life he was principal and teacher of mathematics at the grammar school of Columbia College. He left Columbia in 1845 to join the Cooper Iron Works in Trenton. Responsible for various inventions that . . . — Map (db m4467) HM
152New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Church of the Sacred Heart
On South Broad Street just north of Centre Street, on the right when traveling south.
(To the right of the front door): A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty Church of the Sacred Heart New Jersey’s oldest Catholic parish Successor of St. John’s 1814 (To the left of the . . . — Map (db m4060) HM
153New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Cooper & Hewitt ….. Iron & Steel
Near U.S. 29.
Trenton initially developed as a center of iron and steel production as a result of the efforts of Peter Cooper, the well-known inventor, industrialist and philanthropist from New York City. In the mid-1840s, as Cooper began to turn his attention to . . . — Map (db m4295) HM
154New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Daniel Budd Bodine
Near South Clinton Avenue near Barlow Street. Reported missing.
Born April 16, 1814, in Tuckerton, NJ. He operated country general stores throughout Burlington and Monmouth Counties before moving to Trenton. He served as Chancery Court clerk of New Jersey from 1851 to 1856 and served as mayor of Trenton . . . — Map (db m9891) HM
155New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Delaware and Raritan Canal1830 – 1935
On Armory Drive (Barry Hogan Way) at East State Street, on the right when traveling north on Armory Drive (Barry Hogan Way).
The State Street Locks were located here. The canal was 42.9 miles long and there were 14 locks between Bordentown and New Brunswick via Bound Brook. The feeder extended 21.6 miles from Raven Rock. The main stream was 75 feet wide and 8 feet deep. . . . — Map (db m10075) HM
156New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Dorothea Dix
On Sullivan Way 0.2 miles north of U.S. 29, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
Pioneered to establish this first mental hospital in New Jersey in 1848. She was later Chief Nurse in the Union Army. — Map (db m76924) HM
157New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Douglass House
On East Front Street at South Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling east on East Front Street. Reported missing.
Circa 1766, Home of Alexander Douglass, Quartermaster in Washington’s Army, who fought in the Battle of Assunpink, Jan. 2, 1777. Here on that date General Washington held the Council of War. Washington’s idea was to leave campfires burning on the . . . — Map (db m3746) HM
158New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Dr. John Manners
Near South Clinton Avenue.
Born April 8, 1786, in Hunterdon County, N.J. A graduate of the College of New Jersey (Princeton University), he studied at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department (1812) under Dr. Benjamin Rush, signer of the Declaration of . . . — Map (db m4468) HM
159New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Ellarslie
Near within Cadwalader Park.
. . . — Map (db m4068) HM
160New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Emlen House
On West State Street just from Calhoun Street.
. . . — Map (db m4065) HM
161New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Europeans at the Falls of the Delaware
Near Route 29 near U.S. 29.
The lands adjoining the Falls of the Delaware River were a natural location for early European settlement, just as they had been a focus of native American occupation. The Falls were little more than a stretch of fast-running shallow water between . . . — Map (db m4233) HM
162New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Ferries across the Delaware
Near U.S. 29.
Two ferries across the Delaware River in the Trenton area date from the late 17th century – the Yardley Ferry and the Trenton or Middle Ferry. Two more – the Upper and Lower Ferries – were added later in the 18th century. The . . . — Map (db m4385) HM
163New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Firemen’s Memorial
On East State Street just west of Barry Hogan Way (Armory Drive), on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the Fire Department of the City of Trenton Volunteer Department Organized February 7, 1747 Paid Department Established April 4, 1892 Re-dedicated 1961 (Second Plaque): Memorial to the members of the . . . — Map (db m3983) HM
164New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — First High School
On Market Street at Mercer Street, on the right when traveling west on Market Street.
Trenton’s First Public School, built here in 1874, had room for 304 students. When city growth prompted the 1902 building of a new high school at Hamilton Avenue and Chestnut Street, this became the William McKinley Elementary School. — Map (db m3572) HM
165New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — First Presbyterian Churchyard
On East State Street 0.2 miles from North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west.
This tablet is dedicated to the memory of those men who served in the American Revolution 1775 – 1783 and who were buried in the First Presbyterian Churchyard Trenton, N.J. James Francis Armstrong • John Beatty • Nicholas de . . . — Map (db m4005) HM
166New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — First Professional Basketball Game
On North Warren Street at West State Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
      On this site in 1896, was played the first professional basketball game. Fred Cooper, captain of the Trentons, had arranged for the rental of Masonic Temple Hall, after rent was paid, he distributed the remaining money among the players with . . . — Map (db m3658) HM
167New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — First Synagogue
On West State Street 0.1 miles west of Warren Street, on the right when traveling west.
Trenton’s first Jewish organization, Mount Sinai Cemetery Association, formed November 19, 1857, later known as Har Sinai Hebrew Congregation, began regular synagogue services at this site in 1860. — Map (db m3654) HM
168New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Fitch’s Shop
On North Warren Street 0.1 miles south of Bank Street, on the right when traveling south.
Nearby, Lt. John Fitch, official State Armourer, operated a gunshop during the Revolution. It was damaged by the Hessians in 1776. On the Delaware, in 1790, he operated the first commercial steamboat that ran on a regular, advertised schedule. — Map (db m3777) HM
169New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Friends Meeting House
On East Hanover Street at North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west on East Hanover Street.
. . . — Map (db m3984) HM
170New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — From Federal City to State Capital
Near U.S. 29.
Following the Treaty of Paris in 1783, the newly independent United States were faced with establishing a national capital. Up to this point the Continental Congress had met in several places, most often in Philadelphia and New York City. Congress . . . — Map (db m4275) HM
171New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — From Teacups to Toilets
Near U.S. 29.
Trenton burst forth as the premier pottery-producing center of the Eastern United States in the second half of the 19th century, the city skyline soon being dominated by the smokestacks of pottery kilns. Trenton’s location as a transportation hub . . . — Map (db m4284) HM
172New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — 5 — Front Street Paper MillTurning Rags to Riches
Near West State Street.
Most of the historic walls before you relate to the Front Street Paper Mill, which operated from around 1827 until 1876. The rectangular pit originally contained a giant overshot waterwheel, six to eight feet wide and 18 to 20 feet in diameter, fed . . . — Map (db m78386) HM
173New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Gen. George Washington
On Barrack Street just from Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south.
Erected to commemorate that noble spirit of justice displayed by Gen. George Washington after his capture of Trenton in December 1776, in returning to both Whig and Tory alike their personal effects, of which they had been ruthlessly plundered . . . — Map (db m3757) HM
174New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — General Zebulon Montgomery PikeBorn in New Jersey January 5, 1779 — Died April 27, 1813 —
Near Barrack Street just north of West Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling north.
Valiant soldier and explorer — Map (db m160182) WM
175New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — George Clymer
Near East Hanover Street just west of North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west.
George Clymer Signer of the Constitution of the United States of America Deputy from Pennsylvania to Federal Constitutional Convention May 25, 1787 – September 17, 1787 — Map (db m4007) HM
176New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — George ClymerWe mutually pledge to each other our fortunes and our sacred honor
On East Hanover Street west of North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west.
Signer of the Declaration of Independence — Map (db m160177) HM
177New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — George Washington White Oak
On West State Street just west of Green Place, on the right when traveling east.
. . . — Map (db m4181) HM
178New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Government House
On West State Street 0.2 miles from North Warren Street, on the right when traveling west.
Home of Moore Furman, Trenton’s first mayor, 1792–1794. Official residence of Governor of New Jersey, 1798–1845. Gen. George B. McClellan in 1862 and Woodrow Wilson in 1912 were among many notables who occupied this famous landmark. — Map (db m3655) HM
179New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Growth of Government
Near U.S. 29.
Trenton has been a seat of county and municipal government since colonial times, although the impact of government on the landscape of the city was relatively limited until the early 20th century. Prior to 1900, most government business was . . . — Map (db m4313) HM
180New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Headquarters of Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall
On North Warren Street just south of Bank Street.
On this site stood the dwelling which was the headquarters of Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall, Hessian Commander mortally wounded in the Battle of Trenton December 26, 1776 in which house he died the following day. The dwelling was from November . . . — Map (db m3796) HM
181New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Heritage of Sport
Near U.S. 29.
Trenton has a long and storied sporting tradition, both amateur and professional. The city was home to the country’s first professional basketball team, the Trentons, as the local team was known, began charging admission to their games in 1896, so . . . — Map (db m4310) HM
182New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Historic Downtown TrentonStart Your Tour Here!
On S Broad Street at E Front Street, on the right when traveling north on S Broad Street.
Mill Hill Park contains the site of Mahlon Stacy’s gristmill (later known as the Trenton Mills), the city’s very first industrial facility. The American Revolution’s Second Battle of Trenton was partly fought on the park grounds. The . . . — Map (db m127197) HM
183New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Hopewell Church
Near Sullivan Way.
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 . . . — Map (db m4073) HM
184New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — House of Alexander Douglass
On South Broad Street at Livingston Street, on the left when traveling north on South Broad Street.
Here in the house of Alexander Douglass Washington called a council of war on the evening of January 2, 1777 when the flank movement to Princeton was decided upon — Map (db m3787) HM
185New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Ice, Brewing and Bottles
Near U.S. 29.
In the late 19th century, long after Lamberton had declined as a center of fishing, shipping and rafting, a new industrial focus emerged at the foot of Lalor Street. Here, straddling Lamberton Street, a factory complex took root where ice was made . . . — Map (db m4386) HM
186New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — In Loving Memory of Fire Fighters
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) just north of West Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south.
In loving memory of Fire Fighters Robert J. Mizopalko born 9/16/1952 Joseph F. Woods, Jr. born 11/25/1960 The supreme sacrifice was made by these two brave men on the morning of August 4, 1986 while fighting a 3rd alarm fire at 121 South . . . — Map (db m3792) HM
187New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Ira Wells Wood
Near South Clinton Avenue.
Born June 19, 1856, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He graduated third in the class of 1877 at Princeton University. He served on the Trenton Board of Education (1894-1896); Trenton Common Council (1896-1900); Trenton Board of Trade (1896-1900); New . . . — Map (db m4471) HM
188New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Isaac Harrow’s Plating and Blade Mill
On the grounds of the Old Barracks Museum.
Established 1734 on west bank of Petty’s Run near here. Sold to Benjamin Yard in 1745. New Jersey’s first iron works. Manufactured household and farming tools and equipment. — Map (db m3760) HM
189New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — James Kerney
-1873-          -1934- Appointed Director of American Committee on Public Information in France during the World War by President Woodrow Wilson Patriot Journalist Jurist whose pen defended his nation counseled her citizens sought her . . . — Map (db m4019) HM
190New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — James Taylor
Near South Clinton Avenue.
Born May 16, 1810 in Staffordshire, England. Taylor came to the United States in 1829 and settled for a time in Jersey City. He worked in the potteries of Troy, Indiana; Orrsville, Kentucky; Cincinnati, Ohio, and East Liverpool, Ohio, to master . . . — Map (db m4465) HM
191New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — John A. Roebling
Near within Cadwalader Park.
Civil Engineer Designer and builder of many suspension bridges Founder of Trenton’s greatest industry An energetic worker Inventor and man of affairs Devoted to his adopted country in whose progress he had unswerving faith A patron . . . — Map (db m4128) HM
192New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — John Alexander Campbell
-1856-          -1938- First President and Chairman of the Board of the Soldiers and Sailors’ War Memorial Building Commission Industrialist Banker Philanthropist whose kindly wisdom made his a happier generation Erected by his . . . — Map (db m4020) HM
193New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — John Briest
Born Nov. 11, 1836, in Trenton. He started in the printing business at an early age and became foreman of the Trenton True American print shop. He started the penny daily newspaper The Emporium, which remained in operation from 1867 to 1897. In . . . — Map (db m4943) HM
194New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — John E. Curry Jr.
-1899-          -1990- A President and the longest serving member of this commission 1949 – 1988 Patron of the Arts – Public Servant – Musician – Impresario He made a notable contribution to the cultural life of . . . — Map (db m4021) HM
195New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — John Fitch Steamboat Dock
Near the North Parking Lot of KatManDu Restaurant.
This commemorates the genius, patience and perseverance of Lieutenant John Fitch, inventor of the first steamboat. It made successful trips between Philadelphia and Trenton in 1790 and docked near this site. — Map (db m3751) HM
196New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — John Fitch’s Gun Shop
On North Warren Street 0.1 miles south of Bank Street, on the right when traveling south.
During the Revolution, Fitch manufactured guns for the Continental Army at this site. In 1786, he built the first boat in America to be propelled by steam. His last steamboat made regular Trenton – Philadelphia runs on the Delaware in 1790. — Map (db m3779) HM
197New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — John O. Raum
Near South Clinton Avenue.
Born 1824, in Mill Hill, now a part of Trenton. In 1854, he was the first, with Jesse M. Clark and Randolph H. Moore, to publish a city directory that included all the names, addresses and occupations of the people of Trenton. He was elected to . . . — Map (db m4466) HM
198New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Kelsey Building
On West State Street at Barrack Street, on the right when traveling east on West State Street.
(On the right side of front door) This building was erected by Henry Cooper Kelsey as a tribute to the memory of his wife Prudence Townsend Kelsey and for the use of the students of arts and crafts of the City of Trenton . . . — Map (db m4475) HM
199New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Mahlon Stacy
On East Hanover Street just east of North Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of Mahlon Stacy the first English settler, 1679, who owned the land both sides of the Assunpink Creek at the Falls of Delaware, now Trenton. He erected a grist mill to accommodate the neighborhood; was a member of the Governor’s Council; . . . — Map (db m3831) HM
200New Jersey (Mercer County), Trenton — Mahlon Stacy’s Grist Mill
On South Broad Street 0.2 miles south of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north.
Trenton’s first industry. Built near here in 1679. Heirs sold mill and 800 acres to William Trent after 1704. He replaced it with a larger mill which continued under successive owners until 1828. Later converted to a cotton, and then to a paper . . . — Map (db m3740) HM

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