Historical Marker

The Grove

Outside the house which is now a branch of the Public Library on N. Clinton Ave. at Girard St. · Mercer

Inscription

Built by Samuel Dickinson about 1792. His son, John, attempted silk culture here. Called "The Grove" from its wooded setting.

AddressOutside the house which is now a branch of the Public Library on N. Clinton Ave. at Girard St.

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.