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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WZ_old-steel-mill_Trenton-NJ.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WX_isaac-harrows-plating-and-blade-mill_Trenton-NJ.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WW_zebulon-pike_Trenton-NJ.html
Brig. Gen. Zebulon Pike, explorer, born near here, 1779. Captured York, Canada, 1813, but killed in attack. Pike's Peak named for him. (on the bench beneath the sign)N. J.U. S. D.1812General Zebulon Montgomery PikeBorn in New Jersey January 5, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WV_spirit-of-justice_Trenton-NJ.html
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 by …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WU_old-barracks_Trenton-NJ.html
Built in 1758 for British troops of the French and Indian War. Hessians were quartered here before the Battle of Trenton.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WQ_mercer-county-courthouse_Trenton-NJ.html
Built on Mill Hill. 1839. Named for General Hugh Mercer who fought at Trenton and died in the Battle of Princeton, 1777. Goodyear vs. Day patent case tried here in 1852. Daniel Webster won for Goodyear. The result was a great impetus to local rubb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WP_john-fitch-steamboat-dock_Trenton-NJ.html
This commemorates the genius, patience and perseverance of Lieutenant John Fitch, inventor of the first steamboat. It made successful trips between Philadelphia and Trenton in 1790 and docked near this site.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WM_trenton-ferry_Trenton-NJ.html
April 21, 1789, Washington passed through Trenton on his way to New York for inauguration. Reception was held in City Tavern.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WI_site-of-the-golden-swan_Trenton-NJ.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WH_the-second-battle-of-trenton_Trenton-NJ.html
On this site, late in the afternoon of January 2, 1777, General Washington's "Little Band" of determined men and boys won the Second Battle of Trenton. Having amassed a great concentration of artillery and small-arms power, the Americans withstood…