National Register of Historic Places

Watson, Isaac, House

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
January 21, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74001173

About this property

The Isaac Watson House is the headquarters of the New Jersey State Society of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). It is located just outside the state capital of Trenton in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. It is situated on a bluff overlooking Watson's Creek and the Abbott Farm National Historic Landmark in John A. Roebling Park, a 257-acre nature preserve. Built by Isaac Watson in 1708, the stone house is recognized as the oldest house in Mercer County. Originally 800 acres, the grounds at one time ran from the bluff to the Delaware River. The building was restored by Margaret G. Finley and the DAR Founders Committee as part of the New Jersey Tercentenary Celebration in 1964. It took Mrs. Finley and her team several years to obtain the necessary funds to reconstruct the home to its original condition. Then Mrs. Finley had to fill the building with period furniture, much of which was donated by the ladies of the DAR. Without Margaret Finley, this marvelous historical structure would never have been built. The home is listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places in 1972 and the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1974.

Location

151 Westcott St.
Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.19038, -74.72711

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Watson, Isaac, House

This page lists Watson, Isaac, House. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Watson, Isaac, House report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Abbott-Decou House
Industrial
0.5 mi
Pearson, Isaac, House
Industrial
0.8 mi
Bow Hill
Industrial
0.9 mi
Clay, Henry and Bock and Company Cigar Factory
Industrial
1.3 mi
Hog Island Cranes
Listed
1.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Second Battle of Trenton Jan 2 1777
1777Revolutionary War
1.9 mi
Battle of Trenton (First)
1776Revolutionary War
2 mi
Battle of Assunpink Creek / Second Trenton Jan 2 1777
1777Revolutionary War
2.1 mi
Second Battle of Trenton
1777Revolutionary War
2.2 mi
Battle of Assunpink Creek (Second Trenton)
1777Revolutionary War
2.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Watson, Isaac, House listed on the National Register?

Watson, Isaac, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Watson, Isaac, House?

Watson, Isaac, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Watson, Isaac, House?

The period of significance for Watson, Isaac, House is recorded as the industrial era.

Can I research the history near Watson, Isaac, House?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Watson, Isaac, House will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Mercer County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Mercer County.

Explore MercerCounty ›

More historic places in New Jersey

Browse all historic places in New Jersey.

View New Jerseyhistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

New Jersey history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

New Jerseyhistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near Watson, Isaac, House will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report