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Metadata
Object ID |
G_11_009 |
Title |
[Princeton Battlefield State Park] |
Collection |
Photo Archives |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Description |
Cannon and monument at the Princeton Battlefield State Park. Part of the Thomas Clarke House is visible in the background. Built circa 1772 by Quaker Thomas Clarke, the Thomas Clarke House in Princeton Battlefield State Park was originally surrounded by a 200-acre farm. On January 3, 1777, the Battle of Princeton was fought on the farm. The Clarke House served as a field hospital for the wounded of both sides. American General Hugh Mercer died here nine days later. The 85-acre park, a National Historic landmark, contains a cutting from the historic Mercer Oak, the memorial colonnade and a graveyard for British and American soldiers. |
Place |
Princeton, NJ |
Print size |
5" x 7" |
Subjects |
Battles Parks Trees Plaques Cannons Buildings Residences Houses Homes Battlefields Field hospitals Farms Monuments |
People |
Washington, George, 1732-1799 Clarke, Thomas |
Search Terms |
Battle of Princeton Princeton Battlefield State Park Revolutionary War Mercer Street |
Notes |
In pencil on back of photo: Return G-11 |