Bordentown - Hopkinson House (Francis) - New Jersey Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

1773 – Francis Hopkinson, married to Ann Borden, daughter of Col. Joseph Borden, began practicing law in Bordentown.
1775-1782 – Revolutionary War. Bordentown was a hotbed of revolutionary fervor with men such as Francis Hopkinson (a signer of the Declaration of Independence), Colonel Kirkbride, Colonel Hoagland, and Thomas Paine.

Marker Name: Francis Hopkinson Marker Type: Official NJ State Marker text: 1737 Francis Hopkinson 1791 This tablet marks the home of a famous revolutionary patriot, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and orginator of the great seal of New Jersey, member of congress, stateman, scientist, artist, musician and great satirist Dedication Date: 06/22/1921 City: Borndentown County: Burlington Group responsible for placement: DAR Web Link: [Web Link]

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