Spirit of Justice - Trenton, New Jersey
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BruceS
N 40° 13.163 W 074° 46.111
18T E 519695 N 4452132
Historical marker commemorating the actions of George Washington after his capture of Trenton in December 1776.
Waymark Code: WM48TK
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2008
Views: 26
"Erected to commemorate that noble spirit of justice displayed by Gen. George
Washington after his capture of Trenton in December 1776, in returning to both
Whig and Tory alike their personal effects, of which they had been ruthlessly
plundered by the British and Hessian Troops after their capture of Fort
Washington and during their invasion of the State of New Jersey. The loot was
stored in the churches, jail court-house and old barracks, which buildings had
been used as quarters by the foreign troops. This magnanimous act won many to
the support of the American Cause and secured to him the perpetual love and
admiration of his countrymen." ~ text of marker
Marker Name: Spirit of Justice
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
see description
Dedication Date: 01/01/1916
City: Trenton
County: Mercer
Group responsible for placement: Sons of the Revolution
Web Link: Not listed
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