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.

Princeton, Mercer County, New JerseyListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000465★ National Historic Landmark
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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
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.