Historical Marker

Watson House

Marker can be reached from Westcott Avenue 0.1 miles from West Park Avenue. · White Horse · Mercer

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Isaac Watson built this early colonial dwelling in 1708. The surrounding area is the famous Indian site, The Abbot Farm.

AddressMarker can be reached from Westcott Avenue 0.1 miles from West Park Avenue.

CityWhite Horse

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.