Princeton Boro Battle Monument

Princeton's Battle Monument is within a stones throw of our Nations office on Nassau Street in Princeton Boro. It sits at the entrance to Boro Hall and is adjacent to Morven.

This beautiful stone monument commemorates the January 3, 1977 Battle of Princeton and depicts General George Washington leading his troops to victory and the death of General Hugh Mercer.

The monument was commissioned in 1908 and designed by sculptor, Frederick MacMonnies of prominent Beaux Art, with the assistance of architect Thomas Hastings.

In 1922 the monument was dedicated and President Warren G. Harding was present. Nighttime illumination was planed; however, it was not until 2007, 85 years later, that the lighting work finally got underway with fundraising from the Princeton Parks Alliance.

In September 2007, the monument was re-dedicated and the lights were turned on for the first time.

This is truly a magnificent monument, one that must be seen up close to truly appreciate.