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Related Historical Markers
Markers in New Jersey related to General Mercer's mortal wounding and death.
By Bill Coughlin, January 1, 2013
The Mercer Oak Marker
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
| 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 |
| | 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 |
| Near Hessian Road, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Brigadier General Hugh Mercer Soldier – Patriot – Physician for whom Fort Mercer was named in the spring of 1777 Born 1725, Aberdeenshire, Scotland Died Jan. 12, 1777, Princeton, N.J. Presented October 25, 1970 to the County of . . . — — Map (db m13406) HM |
Apr. 25, 2024
