Trenton Battle Monument

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Trenton Battle Monument, New Jersey

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Towering Beaux-Arts monument commemorating George Washington’s victory at the Battle of Trenton with panoramic views and historical markers.

General Information

Hours:
Grounds open daily: Sunrise to Sunset
Interior access may vary; check with NJ State Park Service
Fees:
Free admission
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed
Seasons:
All year
Location:
348 North Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08638nj.gov/dep/parksandforests

From downtown Trenton, take North Warren Street northbound; the monument is located at the intersection with Broad Street at Five Points.

Overview

The Trenton Battle Monument at Warren and Broad streets (formerly King and Queen streets) marks where American artillery commanded the field in George Washington's victory over Hessian forces on December 26, 1776. A plaza has markers and signage, and it is a state park site near other historic Trenton sights.

This article uses material from the Wikipedia articles and official tourism pages for the Trenton Battle Monument, which are released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.

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