Trenton Battle Monument

monument, New Jersey, United States

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The Trenton Battle Monument is a 155-foot (47-meter) granite shaft located in Trenton, New Jersey. It commemorates the site where colonial artillery opened fire during the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776. This battle was a pivotal moment in the American Revolution, where General George Washington led his troops across the Delaware River to surprise and defeat Hessian mercenaries. The monument stands as a reminder of this significant victory that revitalized the Continental Army.123

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Other features are the Trenton Battle Monument, a 155-foot (47-metre) granite shaft marking the spot where the colonial artillery opened fire on Trenton, and McKonkey Ferry Museum, in a building that supposedly sheltered Washington and some of his men after the historic crossing.
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Other features are the Trenton Battle Monument, a 155-foot (47-metre) granite shaft marking the spot where the colonial artillery opened fire on Trenton, and McKonkey Ferry Museum, in a building that supposedly sheltered Washington and some of his men after the historic crossing.
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