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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Trenton, 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
Trenton is in Mercer County
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1 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Battle Monument — Black Soldiers and Patriots
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
2 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Battle Monument — Trenton Battle Monument
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
3 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Battle Monument — Trenton Battle Monument
(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
4 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Berkeley Square and Parkside — A Park for All Times and Seasons
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
5 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Before the Park
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
6 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
7 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Cadwalader Park
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
8 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Cadwalader Park, Trenton
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
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9 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Deer & Monkeys & Bears, Oh My!
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
10 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Ellarslie
. . . Map (db m4068) HM
11 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — John A. Roebling
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
12 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Mercer County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
(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
13 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — The Swamp Angel
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
14 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Cadwalader Heights — Trenton's Cadwalader Park
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
15 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Central West — Emlen House
. . . Map (db m4065) HM
16 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Chambersburg — 9 — "Trenton Makes, the World Takes"
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
17 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Chambersburg — Catherine Verducci Ford
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
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18 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Chambersburg — Residence of John A. Roebling
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
19 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Chestnut Park — 8 — Canals, Trains and Automobiles
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
20 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Abraham Hunt House
Colonel Rall was entertained on Christmas night 1776 in the house owned by Abraham Hunt which stood on this spot.Map (db m3657) HM
21 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Alexander Douglass House1766
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
22 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Beulah A. OliphantWomen’s Heritage Trail
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
23 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
24 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Changing Landscapes Along Petty's Run
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
25 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — City Hall1911
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
26 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — First Presbyterian Church1841
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
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27 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — First Professional Basketball Game
      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
28 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — First Synagogue
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
29 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Fitch’s Shop
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
30 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Friends Meeting House1739
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
31 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 5 — Front Street Paper MillTurning Rags to Riches
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
32 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Gen. George Washington
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
33 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — General Zebulon Montgomery PikeBorn in New Jersey January 5, 1779 — Died April 27, 1813 —
Valiant soldier and explorerMap (db m160182) WM
34 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — George Washington White Oak
In memory of George Washington Bicentennial Mt. Vernon White OakMap (db m4181) HM
35 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Government House
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
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36 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Headquarters of Colonel Johann Gottlieb Rall
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
37 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Higbee Street School1857
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
38 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Historic Downtown TrentonStart Your Tour Here!
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
39 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — In Loving Memory of Fire Fighters
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
40 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Isaac Harrow’s Plating and Blade Mill
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
41 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
42 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
43 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
44 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — John Fitch’s Gun Shop
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
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45 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Kelsey Building
(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
46 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Many Meetings During the Revolutionary War
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
47 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Mill Hill ParkFrom Millpond to City Park
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
48 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — New Jersey State House1792
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
49 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — New Jersey State House Annex Dedication
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
50 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — New Jersey State Museum
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
51 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Barracks
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
52 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Barracks 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
53 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Barracks1758
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
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54 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Barracks MuseumTen Crucial Days
"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
55 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Masonic Lodge1793
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
56 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Masonic Lodge Building
(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
57 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Old Steel Mill
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
58 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Petty's RunCapital Industry
Don't let the sloping lawn and park-like setting deceive you. A natural stream, Petty's Run, flowed in a steep ravine at this spot, joining the Delaware River just beyond where the War Memorial sits today. Native Americans camped along the bluffs . . . Map (db m79530) HM
59 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 4 — Petty's RunNatural Stream to Storm Drain
The stone-lined channel that plunges over the bluff edge below you was once a free-flowing water course. Today it is a partially abandoned segment of the city's storm drain system drawing in run-off from West State Street and a handful of buildings . . . Map (db m78383) HM
60 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Route Taken by Washington
"Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty" Marking route taken by Washington from Philadelphia to Cambridge to assume command of the Patriot Army in 1775Map (db m3790) HM
61 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Site of the 1776 Hunterdon County Court House and Gaol
On July 8, 1776, Trenton's residents heard the newly adopted Declaration of Independence boldly read to them from the steps of the Court House on this site. That event was one of the first three public readings of the document that launched the . . . Map (db m208105) HM
62 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Site of the Golden Swan
Built about 1815. An inn 1826–1857. “The Daily True American” published by the Naar family 1857–1872. Subsequently housed various industrial and commercial activities.Map (db m3744) HM
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63 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — St. Michael's Episcopal Church1747
Originally known as the English Church, St. Michael's closed for seven years during the Revolution. The church was largely rebuilt in 1819. David Brearley, a signer of the Constitution, state chief justice and Washington's appointee as New Jersey's . . . Map (db m208095) HM
64 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — State House
The State House is the heart of New Jersey’s State government, the second oldest State House in continuous use in the United States. First built in 1792 and expanded in every generation, the State House is a witness to two centuries of American . . . Map (db m3850) HM
65 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — The Archives of the State
New Jersey maintains offices all across the State in support of the business of government. The very first of these facilities, the offices of the Secretary of State and the Clerk of the Supreme Court, was situated on this spot within a one-story . . . Map (db m10147) HM
66 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — The Hermitage
A Bicentennial commemorative site recognizing America’s 200th year of liberty The Hermitage Built in 1784 by General Philemon Dickinson of General Washington’s Contintental Army. Original part of building (removed 1905) was used as Hessian . . . Map (db m4066) HM
67 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — The Second Battle of Trenton
History Downtown Trenton is one of the most significant battlefields of the Revolutionary War. The street network today is essentially the same as it was when the town center served as the setting for two key engagements that saw the . . . Map (db m189472) HM
68 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — The Signing of the Ratification of the Constitution
This tablet commemorates the signing of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States by the thirty-nine commissioners of the State of New Jersey, executed on the site of this bank on the 18th day of December 1787. The one hundred and . . . Map (db m3784) HM
69 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — The Story of Trenton
Settled in 1679, Trenton looks back on more than 300 years of tumultuous history. Scene of the two Battles of Trenton in 1776 and 1777 and New Jersey’s State capital since 1790, Trenton embarked on the path that turned the city into a center of . . . Map (db m3852) HM
70 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 6 — The Trenton Steel WorksThe Colonial Art of Making Steel
Making steel in the 18th century was a challenge, especially in America. Steel was essential for making edge tools, such as axes and scythes, and other items like bayonets, knives and the mechanisms for guns and clocks; yet the science of making . . . Map (db m79352) HM
71 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — The Trenton War Memorial
(On the Rededication Marker): Restored and rededicated by the people of New Jersey in honor of all those from this state who served with courage, dignity, and patriotism in the armed forces of the United States of America Our land is . . . Map (db m239833) WM
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72 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Trent House
An immigrant from Scotland, Philadelphia merchant William Trent built this house in 1719 on a traditional Lenape site for his family and enslaved servants. During the American Revolution it served as a base for Hessian forces, and later as a supply . . . Map (db m127949) HM
73 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Trenton 1790–1834
1790 — Trenton named capital of New Jersey. John Fitch’s steamboat makes Trenton–Philadelphia trips three days a week. 1792 — State House opens. Assembly meets in State House for first time. 1799 — President . . . Map (db m3985) HM
74 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Trenton Battle Monument1893
From this site, two batteries of Washington’s Continental artillery raked cannon fire down King (now Warren) and Queen (now Broad) streets, on the morning of Dec. 26, 1776. The monument to the victory at the first Battle of Trenton was erected . . . Map (db m208097) HM
75 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Trenton Ferry
April 21, 1789, Washington passed through Trenton on his way to New York for inauguration. Reception was held in City Tavern.Map (db m166136) HM
76 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Trenton Fire Museum
Volunteers fought Trenton's fires from 1747 until April 4, 1892, when a paid department replaced 13 volunteer fire companies. The museum collects, interprets and preserves artifacts of firefighting in Trenton; collects and preserves oral histories . . . Map (db m208096) HM
77 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Trenton Public Library1902
The Trenton Public Library Company was founded in 1750 by Dr. Thomas Cadwalader, the city's chief burgess. It and other lending libraries came and went, until an April, 1900 referendum for a free public library was approved by a 3-to-1 margin. This . . . Map (db m208094) HM
78 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Veterans Memorial
This park is dedicated to all New Jersey Veterans of all warsMap (db m160231) WM
79 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — War Memorial1932
Designed as a town hall, this was a practical monument to the soldiers and sailors of Mercer County who died in World War I. An outdoor court of honor leads inside to a grand auditorium and ballroom. Architect Louis Kaplan’s Art Deco interior was . . . Map (db m208104) HM
80 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Washington Elm
(original marker:) Washington first took command of the American Army under the grandparent of this elm at Cambridge, Mass. July 3, 1775. Raised and presented by Maryland D.A.R. Marked by New Jersey D.A.R. This tree is planted as . . . Map (db m4179) HM
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81 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — 3 — West Front StreetThruway to the State House
Surprising as it may seem, you are standing on the line of a historic street that as various times was bordered by mills, row homes and businesses. For more than a hundred years, from the early 1790s until Mahlon Stacy Park was established in the . . . Map (db m79351) HM
82 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — William Trent House
This house was built in 1719 by William Trent for whom Trenton was named Given to the City of Trenton in 1929 by Edward Ansley Stokes Restored 1934-1936 by the Civil Works Administration the Emergency Relief Administration and . . . Map (db m4153) HM
83 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — William Trent House
This house built in 1719 by William Trent Chief Justice of New Jersey 1723-1724 from whom Trenton derived its name was his home until his death in 1724 Other owners or occupants of the house were Lewis Morris First Governor . . . Map (db m4154) HM
84 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — William Trent House
William Trent House 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 or illustrating the history of . . . Map (db m4155) HM
85 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — William Trent House (NHL)Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area
William Trent, a wealthy Philadelphia merchant (later Chief Justice of New Jersey) built this country manor house circa 1719, at the highest navigable point of the Delaware River. An important Hessian guard post was sited on the grounds the morning . . . Map (db m79923) HM
86 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — World War II Memorial
"The American people, in their righteous might will win through absolute victory." President Franklin D. Roosevelt "Our debt to the heroic men and women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have . . . Map (db m160232) HM WM
87 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Downtown — Zebulon Pike
Brig. Gen. Zebulon Pike, explorer, born near here, 1779. Captured York, Canada, 1813, but killed in attack. Pike’s Peak named for him.Map (db m3758) HM
88 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Capt. James Olden Paxson Reported missing
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 . . . Map (db m4470) HM
89 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Capt. Joseph A. Yard 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
90 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Charles Hewitt Reported missing
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 . . . Map (db m4467) HM
91 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Daniel Budd Bodine 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
92 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Dr. John Manners Reported missing
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
93 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Ira Wells Wood Reported missing
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
94 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — James Taylor Reported missing
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 . . . Map (db m4465) HM
95 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — John Briest Reported missing
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. . . . Map (db m166117) HM
96 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — John O. Raum Reported missing
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 . . . Map (db m4466) HM
97 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Mercer Cemetery at Trenton
(On the Left Side) Organized 1842 Restored 1992 (On the Right Side) Within these walls rest statesmen, politicians, soldiers and plain citizens of 19th century Trenton. Mercer Cemetery itself is a monument to their . . . Map (db m4543) HM
98 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Mercer Cemetery at TrentonRestoration & Renewal
Mercer Cemetery, the first non-sectarian cemetery in New Jersey, is designated as a Trenton City Landmark. Organized in 1843, the cemetery was once the preferred final resting place for many of Trenton's prominent families. The cemetery . . . Map (db m208120) HM
99 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Mercer Cemetery at TrentonRestoration & Renewal
Mercer Cemetery, the first non-sectarian cemetery in New Jersey, is designated as a Trenton City Landmark. Organized in 1843, the cemetery was once the preferred final resting place for many of Trenton's prominent families. The cemetery . . . Map (db m208122) HM
100 New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, Ewing and Carroll — Rider College
The Trenton Business College was founded on October 1, 1865 at the corner of Broad and Front Streets. After several relocations, the college constructed this building and occupied it on January 1, 1921. On February 4, 1921, the institution was . . . Map (db m4198) HM

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