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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 (430) Burlington County, NJ (331) Hunterdon County, NJ (365) Middlesex County, NJ (298) Monmouth County, NJ (305) Somerset County, NJ (165) Bucks County, PA (270)  MercerCounty(430) Mercer County (430)  BurlingtonCounty(331) Burlington County (331)  HunterdonCounty(365) Hunterdon County (365)  MiddlesexCounty(298) Middlesex County (298)  MonmouthCounty(305) Monmouth County (305)  SomersetCounty(165) Somerset County (165)  BucksCountyPennsylvania(270) Bucks County (270)
Trenton is the county seat for Mercer County
Adjacent to Mercer County, New Jersey
      Burlington County (331)  
      Hunterdon County (365)  
      Middlesex County (298)  
      Monmouth County (305)  
      Somerset County (165)  
      Bucks County, Pennsylvania (270)  
 
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101 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The First Presbyterian Church of Princeton
On Nassau Street at Palmer Square, on the right when traveling east on Nassau Street.
. . . Map (db m44819) HM
102 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Front Garden
Near Stockton Street. Reported permanently removed.
By the time the Commodore began to improve Morven in the 1850s, a picturesque, curvilinear landscape style was the mode. There was an attempt to make plantings appear “natural” and a varied terrain rather than a flat surface was preferred. The . . . Map (db m10481) HM
103 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Gardensof Annis Boudinot Stockton & Harriet Maria Potter Stockton
On Stockton Street.
The garden plots on either side of the arched doorway interpret the gardens of Annis Stockton (1736-1801) on the left and Harriet Stockton (1801-1862) on the right. Annis' poetry and correspondence with her husband, Ricahrd, provide the most . . . Map (db m208138) HM
104 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Great Lawn / Morven Museum & Garden
On Stockton Street (U.S. 206) just east of Library Place, on the right when traveling west.
The Great Lawn By the time Commodore Robert F. Stockton (1795-1866) began to improve Morven in the 1850s, a picturesque, "natural" landscape style was the mode. The Commodore's landscaping therefore featured a front lawn with irregularly . . . Map (db m208128) HM
105 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Horse Chestnut Walk
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206). Reported permanently removed.
A path following the original alignment of the 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. . . . Map (db m10484) HM
106 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The House Front
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206). Reported permanently removed.
Richard Stockton, the son of the Signer, known as the Duke, made many changes around 1790 to 1800. He rebuilt the central section of the house and covered the building’s brickwork with a white lime wash. In the 18th and early 19th century, there . . . Map (db m10485) HM
107 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Ice House
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206) just west of Monument Drive, on the right when traveling west.
This building first functioned as an Ice House (the ice chamber is still accessible through the small door beside the Museum Shop). Constructed for Richard Stockton the Duke (1764-1828), it would have been a novelty in the 18th century. Ice was . . . Map (db m208137) HM
108 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The King’s Highway
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206). Reported permanently removed.
Originally, the road ran directly in front of the house, on a line that formed a continuation of the present-day Nassau Street. It more or less followed the route of a Native American trail between the Raritan and Delaware Rivers. In colonial times . . . Map (db m166170) HM
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109 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Mercer Oak
On Mercer Street, 0.5 miles north of Parkside Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The Mercer Oak was named for Brigadier General Hugh Mercer, who fought and was mortally wounded in the Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777. The white oak is believed to have been here at the time of the American Revolution. A legend says that . . . Map (db m166095) HM
110 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Pool House
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206) just west of Monument Drive, on the right when traveling west.
After Bayard Stockton died in 1928, Robert Wood Johnson Jr., 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 . . . Map (db m208144) HM
111 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The President’s House
On Nassau Street, on the right when traveling east.
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 m44813) HM
112 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Princeton Battle Monument
On Stockton Street (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling north.
This monument, which commemorates the January 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton, depicts Liberty inspiring General Washington as he leads his troops into battle, and the death of General Hugh Mercer. The seals of the United States and the original . . . Map (db m62293) HM
113 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Princeton Bell(One of the very few relics left of the famous war vessel)
This bell was especially cast for the U.S.S. Princeton, which was commanded by our late fellow-townsman, the illustrious Captain Robert F. Stockton, under whose patronage “The Princeton” was built. On February 28th, 1844, she was taken . . . Map (db m10621) HM
114 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The Wash House
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206). Reported permanently removed.
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
115 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The West Wing
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206). Reported permanently removed.
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 . . . Map (db m10488) HM
116 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — The West Wing
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206) just west of Monument Drive, on the right when traveling west.
This wing, which housed the kitchen and service quarters, is the oldest part of the house, built for Richard Stockton (1730-1781), a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and his wife, Annis (1736-1801), in the 18th century. During this . . . Map (db m208145) HM
117 New 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
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118 New 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
119 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Twentieth-Century Changes
Near Stockton Street (U.S. 206), on the left when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
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
120 New 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.orgMap (db m62296) HM
121 New 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
122 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Washington’s Crossing
Near University Place, on the right when traveling north.
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123 New 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-RMap (db m62287) HM
124 New 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
125 New 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
126 New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton, 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, 1777Map (db m4265) HM
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127 New Jersey, Mercer County, Titusville — Dedicated in Memory of John Honeyman
Near River Road (New Jersey Route 29) north of Washington Crossing Pennington Road, on the left when traveling north.
Who served Washington and the Continental Army as a spy Erected by The P.O.S. of A. of N.J. Dec 26, 1930Map (db m222619) HM
128 New 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 AmericaMap (db m7275) HM
129 New 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
130 New 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
131 New 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 1776Map (db m63691) WM
132 New Jersey, Mercer County, Titusville — Crossing of the Delaware
On River Road (New Jersey 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 m166097) HM
133 New 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
134 New 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
135 New Jersey, Mercer County, Titusville — First Hunterdon County MilitiaWashington’s March on Trenton
On Bear Tavern Road, 0.1 miles east of Maddock Road, on the right when traveling east.
This monument is dedicated to the men of the First Hunterdon County Militia and the other local guides who led the Continental Army through the early morning sleet and snow of December 26, 1776 on their way to Trenton. Eden Burroughs, Hopewell . . . Map (db m185250) WM
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136 New 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
137 New 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
138 New 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
139 New 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
140 New 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
141 New Jersey, Mercer County, Titusville — Washington Crossed the Delaware
On River Drive, on the right when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m7246) HM
142 New 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
143 New Jersey, Mercer County, Titusville — Washington’s March To Trenton
On Bear Tavern Road, 0.1 miles east of Maddock Road, on the right when traveling east.
Early on the Winter’s morning of December 26, 1776, at a pivotal moment in the war, George Washington and the Continental Army passed this point on their March to confront Hessian forces at Trenton. Twenty-four hundred soldiers and eighteen . . . Map (db m185270) WM
144 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Battle Monument — Black Soldiers and Patriots
Near North Warren Street (U.S. 206) 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 – 1783Map (db m166104) HM
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145 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Battle Monument — Trenton Battle Monument
On North Warren Street (New Jersey Route 1) at North Broad Street (U.S. 206), on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty Trenton Battle Monument Marks site of major gun emplacement at Battle of Trenton December 25, 1776Map (db m4151) HM
146 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Battle Monument — Trenton Battle Monument
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at North Broad Street (U.S. 206), on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
(On the back Panel): This monument is erected by the Trenton Battle Monument Association to commemorate the victory gained by the American Army over the forces of Great Britain in this town on the 25th day of December Anno Domini 1776 . . . Map (db m166135) HM
147 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Berkeley Square and Parkside — A Park for All Times and Seasons
On Hilvista Boulevard at Parkside, on the right when traveling east on Hilvista Boulevard.
Trenton's Cadwalader Park Cadwalader Park is known for its gently rolling hills, large shade trees and historic monuments. Grounds provide ample space for picnicking, recreation and play. The park's landscape has evolved over time to . . . Map (db m208076) HM
148 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Before the Park
On Parkside, 0.1 miles north of Hilvista Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Farm & Country House Cadwalader Park is best known as an historic urban park, designed by master landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr. Underlying the graceful park landscape, however, are features that reflect an . . . Map (db m208080) HM
149 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Briar Patch1952 - 1983
“Oldest known black bear to live in captivity” Nothing is lost that leaves a memoryMap (db m4575) HM
150 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — 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
151 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Cadwalader Park, Trenton
On Trenton Road just east of Theater Lane, on the right when traveling east.
The Park: In 1888, the City of Trenton bought 80 acres originally outside its borders for its first city park, named for its Colonial chief burgess (mayor), Thomas Cadwalader. The Designer: Designed between 1890 and 1892 by the firm . . . Map (db m208064) HM
152 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Deer & Monkeys & Bears, Oh My!
On Trenton Road east of Parkside Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Memories of Cadwalader Park Cadwalader Park, established in 1888, was from its beginning a popular community park. Its landscape, designed by renowned American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., provided a perfect . . . Map (db m208072) HM
153 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Ellarslie
Near within Cadwalader Park.
. . . Map (db m4068) HM
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154 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — 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
155 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Mercer County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
On Drive through Cadwalader Park, on the left.
(Front): Mercer County to her sons who served in the United States Army and Navy 1861-1866. Dedicated June 19, 1909 (Soldier’s Side): Liberty and Union One Flag One Land One Nation Evermore . . . Map (db m187326) HM
156 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — The Swamp Angel
On Drive through Cadwalader Park, on the right.
The first gun an eight inch Parrott Rifle or 200 pounder, fired from the Marsh Battery, on Morris Island, S.C. at the City of Charleston, 7,000 yards distance. Weight of gun 16,500 pounds, weight of charge of powder 16 pounds, and weight of . . . Map (db m4130) HM
157 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Trenton's Cadwalader Park
On Hillvista Boulevard, 0.1 miles north of Parkside Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
A Masterpiece of Landscape Architecture Cadwalader Park is an outstanding example of a park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Sr., known as "the father of American landscape architecture." Olmsted promoted what we think of today as . . . Map (db m208059) HM
158 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Central West — Emlen House
On West State Street close to Calhoun Street.
. . . Map (db m4065) HM
159 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Chambersburg — 9 — "Trenton Makes, the World Takes"
On Hamilton Avenue at New Jersey Route 129, on the right when traveling east on Hamilton Avenue.
Today's casual visitor to Trenton may not fully understand the significance of the "Trenton Makes, the World Takes" sign on the Market Street bridge, however, those words define the important role that Trenton played in the growth of this country . . . Map (db m212537) HM
160 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Chambersburg — 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
161 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Chambersburg — Residence of John A. Roebling
On South Broad Street, 0.1 miles north of Dye Street, on the right when traveling north.
A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty Residence, built in 1855, of John A. Roebling American developer of wire rope and the suspension bridge. Occupied by his family until after his death in 1869. . . . Map (db m4474) HM
162 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Chestnut Park — 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
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163 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
164 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Alexander Douglass House1766
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
Built on South Broad Street, this small frame house was owned during the Revolution by Douglass, a quartermaster in the N.J. militia. On the night of Jan. 2, 1777, following the second Battle of Trenton, Washington and his generals met in the house . . . Map (db m208087) HM
165 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
166 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
167 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
168 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — City Hall1911
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
Trenton entered the 20th century an industrial power. The white marble building designed to symbolize that status overlooked the Delaware & Raritan Canal (later replaced by Rt. 1). The Everett Shinn murals in the City Council Chamber show workers at . . . Map (db m208083) HM
169 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — First Presbyterian Church1841
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
This is the third First Church, the previous two (1726 & 1804) having been built elsewhere on the lot. The burial yards flanking the church include a mass grave of Hessians killed in the first Battle of Trenton, and the grave of Col. Rall, their . . . Map (db m208088) HM
170 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
171 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
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172 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
173 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Friends Meeting House1739
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
The British occupied this site in December, 1776. Buried in its small graveyard are Revolutionary War figures, including George Clymer and General Philemon Dickinson. Clymer, a Pennsylvanian who helped finance the Continental Army, signed the . . . Map (db m208093) HM
174 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
175 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Gen. George Washington
On Barrack Street close to 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
176 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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 explorerMap (db m160182) WM
177 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — George Washington White Oak
On West State Street just west of Green Place, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of George Washington Bicentennial Mt. Vernon White OakMap (db m4181) HM
178 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Government House
On West State Street, 0.2 miles 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
179 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
180 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Higbee Street School1857
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
A free public school system was organized here in 1832, with separate schools for males, females; and African-Americans. A generation later, this was the first school built for African-American students. Of the 700 African-Americans in Trenton’s . . . Map (db m208098) HM
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181 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
182 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
183 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
184 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
185 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
186 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
187 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
188 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 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
189 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Many Meetings During the Revolutionary War
On West State Street just west of South Warren Street, on the right when traveling east.
This tablet commemorates the site where were held many meetings during the Revolutionary War and where was assembled on Nov. 1, 1784 the Continental Congress of the several confederated states. Here the Marquis de Lafayette took final farewell of . . . Map (db m3995) HM
190 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Mill Hill ParkFrom Millpond to City Park
On S Broad Street at E Front Street, on the right when traveling north on S Broad Street.
It is difficult to imagine that Mill Hill Park has ever been anything but a pleasant urban green space astride the Assunpink Creek, but this land had undergone remarkable changes. Over the past three centuries, it has been home to a mill and . . . Map (db m127138) HM
191 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — New Jersey State House1792
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
The State House is the heart of New Jersey’s state government, America’s second oldest state capitol building in continuous use. President-Elect Lincoln addressed the Legislature on his way to take office and Woodrow Wilson began the political . . . Map (db m208100) HM
192 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — New Jersey State House Annex Dedication
On West State Street just west of Taylor Place, on the left when traveling west.
This bvilding is erected vpon grovnd hallowed by the blood and made sacred by the sacrifices of the forefathers of ovr state and nation who offered everything they had vpon their covntry's altar.Map (db m208081) WM
193 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — New Jersey State Museum
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
Founded in 1897, the State Museum collects, preserves, interprets and exhibits over a wide range of subjects – from fossils to fine art, native American tools to the finest silver, quilts to comets and prehistory to the future. A planetarium and . . . Map (db m208099) HM
194 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Barracks
On Barrack Street close to Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1758 for British troops of the French and Indian War. Hessians were quartered here before the Battle of Trenton.Map (db m3756) HM
195 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Barracks
On Barracks Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
Built in 1758 for British troops of the French and Indian War. Hessians were here at the Battle of Trenton.Map (db m28026) HM
196 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Barracks1758
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
Built for British troops in the French and Indian Wars, the Barracks housed Hessians and Loyalists when Washington attacked Trenton Dec. 26, 1776. Later, it fell into private hands . Patriotic women bought one wing in 1902. In 1914, the State bought . . . Map (db m208101) HM
197 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Barracks MuseumTen Crucial Days
On Barracks Street, on the left when traveling north.
"We entered the town with them pell-mell, and here succeeded a scene of war of which I had often conceived but never saw before. The hurry, fright, and confusion of the enemy was [not] unlike that which will be when the last trump . . . Map (db m127001) HM
198 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Masonic Lodge1793
On North Warren Street (U.S. 206) at West Hanover Street, on the right when traveling south on North Warren Street.
This is the first Masonic lodge building in Trenton, the fifth in New Jersey. Built on the corner of Front Street, it was moved across the block to this site in 1915, to become the gateway to Stacy Park. Home to the Trenton Visitors Center, the . . . Map (db m208102) HM
199 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Masonic Lodge Building
Near Barrack Street at Lafayette Street.
(Marker to the left of the entrance): A Bicentennial Commemorative Site Recognizing America's 200th Year of Liberty Old Masonic Lodge Building (Now open to the public) Used by Trenton Masons continuously since 1793. . . . Map (db m3781) HM
200 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Steel Mill
On West State Street, 0.1 miles west of Barrack Street, on the right when traveling east.
Here, in 1750, Benjamin Yard made steel in an iron works founded by Isaac Harrow 1733-’34. The mill was on Petty’s Run which now flows underground. It was one of the earliest steel mills in America and a forerunner of the great industries of Trenton.Map (db m3762) HM

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