General Hugh Mercer, killed at the battle of Princeton, 1777, while
leading his men against the British. Over one hundred years after an
appropriation had been made by Congress, it evidently being overlooked, in
1906 the United States government erected this monument to his memory.
Situated in the center of Washington Avenue in the attitude of a patriot,
drawn sword in hand, he stands on a pedestal, ready to strike in defense
of his country. (See page 12 for illustration.)
General Mercer conducted a drug store in the building now standing, corner
Main and Amelia Streets, and lived at the "Sentry Box" with George Weeden,
until the beginning of the Revolutionary War.