Historical Marker

Street Market

On Broad Street between Academy and State Streets · Mercer

Inscription

The Greene Street Market, established here in 1845, lasted until 1870. First city market began about 1745 on Warren Street

AddressOn Broad Street between Academy and State Streets

In December, 1776, skirmishes occurred here between the British and American troops.

Trenton, NJ

Pioneered to establish this first mental hospital in New Jersey in 1848.

Mercerville, NJ

Pioneer advocate of humane care for mental patients the world over.

Here, 1851, Clara Barton, later founder of the Red Cross, stayed while she taught at Cedar Swamp, her first teaching in New Jersey.

Hightstown, NJ

Named for John and Mary Hight, who purchased 3,000 acres here in 1721.