Mercer County, NJ History
 

 
 
Mercer County occupies a central geographic location in New Jersey and has played a key role in the history of this state and the nation. It was here that the battles of Trenton and Princeton marked a pivotal turning point in America's struggle for independence. As a free nation grew, Mercer County kept its place on the historical stage as capitol of New Jersey, home to Princeton University, and site of booming industries such as the Roebling Wire Mills and numerous potteries.

This site is an effort to illuminate Mercer County's place in American history.

  
 
People
Life Stories (Bios & Obits)
People Data (Directories & Census)
Mercer County Genealogy Site
General Hugh Mercer
  
1883 Map of Mercer County
 Places
Mercer Municipalities
Historic Sites
Taylor & Speeler Pottery
Washington Crossing the Delaware
Events
 
Past
 
 

If you are interested in joining others who are concerned about preserving, researching or exploring Mercer County history, consider joining the Mercer History email group, follow this link to information about signing up: MercerNJHistory.

This website is part of the American Local History Network, a group of independent sites linked in a national web devoted to exploring & preserving our past.

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This site is maintained by Gary Nigh ([email protected]), the contents appear for personal & educational use, contributions always welcome..

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