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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WE_mahlon-stacys-grist-mill_Trenton-NJ.html
Trenton's first industry. Built near here in 1679. Heirs sold mill and 800 acres to William Trent after 1704. He replaced it with a larger mill which continued under successive owners until 1828. Later converted to a cotton, and then to a paper mi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WD_washingtons-triumphal-arch_Trenton-NJ.html
At the bridge over the Assunpink Creek on April 21, 1789, the citizens of Trenton honored George Washington as he passed through a triumphal arch on his way to New York City to be inaugurated President of the United States.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WB_mill-hill-historic-district_Trenton-NJ.html
Mill Hill is named because it overlooks the site of the grist mill built along the Assunpink Creek in 1679 by Mahlon Stacy, Trenton's first settler.
On January 2, 1777, the Second Battle of Trenton was fought on the creek banks, and General Was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UF_first-professional-basketball-game_Trenton-NJ.html
? ? ? 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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UE_abraham-hunt-house_Trenton-NJ.html
Colonel Rallwas entertained onChristmas night 1776in the houseowned byAbraham Huntwhich stoodon this spot.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UC_government-house_Trenton-NJ.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1UB_first-synagogue_Trenton-NJ.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S5_first-high-school_Trenton-NJ.html
Trenton's First Public School, built here in 1874, had room for 304 students. When city growth prompted the 1902 building of a new high school at Hamilton Avenue and Chestnut Street, this became the William McKinley Elementary School.