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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6JW_thomas-clarke-house_Princeton-NJ.html
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 toda…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6JS_site-of-moulders-battery_Princeton-NJ.html
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 bat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6JM_the-british-occupation-of-new-jersey_Princeton-NJ.html
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 R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6JL_the-mercer-oak_Princeton-NJ.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6JK_colonnade-and-gravesite_Princeton-NJ.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6HU_general-hugh-mercer_Princeton-NJ.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM339_marines-in-the-revolution_Princeton-NJ.html
Dedicated to theContinental Marines WhoFought with General Washington'sTroops During theBattle of PrincetonJanuary 3, 1777
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM32D_princeton-war-memorial_Princeton-NJ.html
Hold dear our sons and daughterswho gave their livesin the World War for Freedom1914 — 1918
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM31X_new-jersey-patriots_Princeton-NJ.html
In memory of those New Jersey Patriotswho served on land and sea during the American Revolution, 1775 - 1783
And toCaptain Daniel Neil who gave his life in the
Battle of Princeton, January 3, 1777while commanding the East Jersey Artillery un…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM31W_campsite-of-the-army-of-louis-xvi-king-of-france_Princeton-NJ.html
Commanded byGeneral de Rochambeauduring their marchto victoryat YorktownAugust 31, 1781