Hightstown
Inscription
Named for John and Mary Hight, who purchased 3,000 acres here in 1721. Their log house and mill once stood in this area.
Location
AddressMarker is on Main Street (New Jersey Route 33).
CityHightstown
CountyMercer
StateNew Jersey
Coordinates40.270220, -74.522470
Sources
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