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
1927 — — Map (db m216627) 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
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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 m94734) 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
A pastoral written by Annis Stockton (1736-1801) in 1781 references Morven's "apple groves with burnish'd fruit hang bending down." Apple trees were grown in great numbers in the 18th century for food, drink, and animal feed. Annis' poems also . . . — — Map (db m208142) HM
Here memory lingers to recall the guiding mind whose daring plan outflanked the foe and turned dismay to hope when Washington, with swift resolve, marched through the night to fight at dawn and venture all in one victorious battle for our freedom. . . . — — Map (db m5379) HM
I could not but think that if the great and noble men whom this institution necessarily recalls, the founders of our country, were here today, as, thanks be to God, they may be invisibly to us, what joy would fill their hearts as they saw the . . . — — Map (db m44847) HM
Princeton University 1726 1746 1896 The Log College Opened 1726 at Neshaminy, was discontinued in 1746, when members of the Synods of New York and Philadelphia and supporters of the Log College united in the organization of The College . . . — — Map (db m166093) HM
A Grateful Class Remembers the Men of 1944 who gave their Lives in World War II Ernest Robinson Ackerman Army Air Corps, Budapest April 3, 1944 John Crosby Butler, Jr. Marine Air Service, Rota Island November 13, 1944 Francois Louis Chapman . . . — — Map (db m64134) WM
In 1861
Capt. John H.S. Margerum
risked his life by
climbing to the dome of
Nassau Hall to erect
The Stars and Stripes of
the Union Jack — — Map (db m150264) HM
From 1871 to 1965 Reunion Hall stood between West College and Stanhope. Its name commemorated the reunion of the new and old schools of the Presbyterian Church. The stars marked the rooms of students who gave their lives in military service during . . . — — Map (db m44848) HM
A signer of the Declaration of Independence is buried in these grounds 1730 – 1781 --------------- Erected by The New Jersey Society of the Sons of the American Revolution 1913 — — Map (db m44844) HM
At the height of the January 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton, British forces under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Mawhood, attacked aggressively, forcing the American brigades to fall back. The Americans rallied around a small artillery . . . — — Map (db m149802) HM
The area around the meeting house and along the Stony Brook river was originally the “Stony Brook Village,” officially part of the town of West Windsor in Middlesex County. A majority of the original colonists that came to settle in . . . — — Map (db m62289) HM
With New York City in British hands, Forts Washington and Lee on the Hudson River (North River) fell to British attack November 16 & 19, 1776, respectively. General George Washington moved his army south through New Jersey, crossing the Delaware . . . — — Map (db m149801) HM
The Delaware and Raritan Canal, often referred to as "The Big Ditch" was constructed between the years 1831 - 1834 at a cost of almost $3,000,000 and the lives of many Irish immigrant laborers. The hand-dug D & R Canal was 66 miles long. The . . . — — Map (db m36956) HM
Morven's Carriage House dates to the last decade of the 19th century. When the Morven property was subdivided in 1891, the land containing Morven's stables was sold. This frame building, a combination stable and carriage house, was built to fill . . . — — Map (db m208134) HM
Helen Hamilton Shields married Richard the Signer’s great-great-grandson Bayard Stockton in 1894. Intensely proud of the Stockton family’s history, she wished to “restore” the house and gardens to what she perceived as their former glory. . . . — — Map (db m10478) HM
In 1894, Helen Hamilton Shields (1864-1949) married Richard Stockton the Signer's great-great-grandson, Bayard Stockton (1853-1928). Intensely proud of the Stockton family's history, she wished to restore the house and gardens to the colonial . . . — — Map (db m208136) HM
Looking closely at this 1874 Bird's Eye View of Princeton, N.J., one can make out a glass greenhouse sitting just west of Morven. Built by Commodore Robert F. Stockton (1795-1866) in the early 1850s, an inventory upon his death indicated that the . . . — — Map (db m208129) HM
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