At this site on the day after Christmas, 1776, Continental troops set up cannon that helped decimate the Hessian forces during the first of the two Battles of Trenton. This area, known as Five Points, gave the artillery high ground and a clear line of fire in multiple directions across what was known at that time as the town of Trentown. General Washington had crossed the Delaware with his troops the night before and surprised the Hessians as they were recovering from Christmas celebrations. This battle was considered to be the turning point of the Revolutionary War.
A few years later in 1779, Lord George Germain, Colonial Secretary of State for King George III, stated “All our hopes were blasted by that unhappy affair at Trenton.”
You can park adjacent to the monument on N. Warren St or N. Broad St. Both are AKA Lincoln Highway/Rt. 206. The monument may give your GPS some bounce but I think I got the coordinates pretty close.
Night caching is NOT recommended here. Also, log only so bring a pen or pencil - no siggy, no smiley!
CONGRATULATIONS TO fl0812 FOR FTF!!
Note: This has gone missing twice in its first year so please be extra sneaky if there are muggles around.