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Old Barracks

Old Barracks is a historic place in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000506.

Trenton, Mercer County, New JerseyListed January 25, 1971NRIS #71000506★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Old Barracks?

The Old Barracks Museum, also known just as the Old Barracks, is a historic building located at 101 Barracks Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. Built in 1758 to house soldiers of the British Army, it is the only remaining colonial barracks in the state and is one of the few tangible surviving elements of the 1776 Battle of Trenton. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971 and listed as a National Historic Landmark on November 28, 1972, for its significance in military history. It is now a state-run historic site and museum.

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Listing details

Name
Old Barracks
City
Trenton
County
Mercer County
State
New Jersey
Listed on the National Register
January 25, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000506
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.21989, -74.76873
When was Old Barracks listed on the National Register?

Old Barracks was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971.

Where is Old Barracks located?

Old Barracks is located in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey at approximately 40.21989, -74.76873. See the map above.

Is Old Barracks a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old Barracks is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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