Princeton Battle Monument New Jersey

This vintage postcard depicts the Princeton Battle Monument in New Jersey, erected in 1888 to commemorate the Battle of Princeton, which took place on January 3, 1777. This significant battle during the American Revolutionary War saw General George Washington's Continental Army defeat a British force. The monument features a central figure of Washington and relief sculptures depicting various scenes of the battle. The inscription on the base reads “Washington, with his army, passed the night between the 2nd and 3rd of January 1777 upon this ground.” The monument stands as a testament to the courage and resilience of the American forces.