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Princeton Battle Monument

Monument

The Princeton Battle Monument is a large limestone sculpture at the intersection of Nassau Street, Stockton Street, and Bayard Lane. Designed by Frederick MacMonnies and dedicated in 1922, the monument depicts Washington leading his troops at the Battle of Princeton, with the figure of General Mercer falling wounded at his feet. The monument faces south toward the battlefield site.

President Warren G. Harding dedicated the monument in a public ceremony.

What Happened Here

The monument was funded by the State of New Jersey and represents one of the largest commemorative sculptures of the Revolution in the United States. Its dramatic composition captures the pivotal moment when Washington rode to the front to rally his retreating troops. The figure of Liberty leading the charge and the fallen Mercer at the base convey both the heroism and the cost of the engagement. The monument's prominent placement at a major intersection ensures that Princeton's revolutionary heritage is visible to everyone passing through the town center.