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Trenton, New Jersey
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The monument commemorates the Battle of Trenton, a crucial victory for George Washington's Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War on December 26, 1776.
Standing at 148 feet, the monument is an impressive granite column topped with a statue of General George Washington.
The monument was designed by John H. Duncan, the same architect who designed Grant's Tomb in New York City.
Visitors can take an elevator to the top of the monument for a panoramic view of the city and surrounding areas.
The monument was dedicated on October 19, 1893, marking the 112th anniversary of the British surrender at Yorktown.
The monument features bronze relief panels depicting scenes from the Battle of Trenton, crafted by sculptor Thomas Eakins.
It is situated at the intersection of North Warren and North Broad Streets, the site where Washington's troops fired the opening shots of the battle.
