National Register of Historic Places
Nassau Hall, Princeton University
Nassau Hall, Princeton University is a historic place in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000465.
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Nassau Hall, Princeton University
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About this place
What is Nassau Hall, Princeton University?
Nassau Hall, colloquially known as Old Nassau, is the oldest building at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. In 1783 it served as the United States Capitol building for four months. At the time it was built in 1756, Nassau Hall was the largest building in colonial New Jersey and the largest academic building in the American colonies.
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Listing details
- Name
- Nassau Hall, Princeton University
- City
- Princeton
- County
- Mercer County
- State
- New Jersey
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000465
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.34904, -74.65950
When was Nassau Hall, Princeton University listed on the National Register?
Nassau Hall, Princeton University was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Nassau Hall, Princeton University located?
Nassau Hall, Princeton University is located in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey at approximately 40.34904, -74.65950. See the map above.
Is Nassau Hall, Princeton University a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Nassau Hall, Princeton University is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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