Mercerville, New Jersey
Mercerville is a community of 13,535 people in Mercer County, New Jersey.
Why visit Mercerville
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 15 parks and trails, 54 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Rider University, Abbott–Decou House, American Cigar Company and Grounds For Sculpture.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Mercerville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mercerville
Mercerville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Hamilton Township, in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 census, the CDP's population was 13,447. Until after the 2000 census, the area was part of the Mercerville-Hamilton Square CDP. For the 2010 Census it was split into two CDPs, Mercerville and Hamilton Square.
From the Wikipedia article Mercerville, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks29
Abbott–Decou House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, USA
American Cigar Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
Anderson–Capner House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
House in Lawrence Township, New Jersey
Broad Street National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Trenton, New Jersey
Charles Brearley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Clarkson S. Fisher Federal Building and United States Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Building in Trenton, United States of America
East Trenton Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic building in Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Henry Clay and Bock and Company Cigar Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Building
In and Out Social Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Clubhouse in Trenton, United States of America
Isaac Watson House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Israel Stevens House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Private home in Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey
John Abbott II House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds15
3 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes54
Applebee's
Diner · American
333 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, Hamilton
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; PH closed
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.9 mi
787 NJ 33, Hamilton
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.7 mi
1305 Route 33, Hamilton Township
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Brother's Pizza on Rt. 33
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, American · 1.1 mi
The hours on their website and on their Facebook page do not agree.
871 NJ 33, Hamilton Township
Golden Dawn Diner
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
2090 Mercerville - Whitehorse Road, Hamilton Township
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00
The Brookwood Cafe
Restaurant · American, Breakfast, Diner · 0.9 mi
3133 Quakerbridge Road
Mo-Su 08:00-15:00
Slice of Brooklyn
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
1295 Route 33, Hamilton Township
Mo-Fr 07:30-21:30; Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:30-21:00
42 more on the map.
History
Many historical markers in Mercerville detail the path of the Continental Army under the command of George Washington through the area during the American Revolutionary War. Several are related to their night march from the Second Battle of Trenton to the Battle of Princeton.
Originally called "Sandtown", Mercerville is named after General Hugh Mercer, who died on January 12, 1777, due to wounds incurred at the Battle of Princeton. Hamilton Square was renamed after Alexander Hamilton, during a wave of anti-British sentiment at the time of the War of 1812. It previously had been called Nottingham after the British town.
From the History section of Mercerville, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.8 mi
1200 Klockner Road, Hamilton Township
First Pentecostal Prayer of Faith Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.6 mi
3632 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Township
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
School · 3.3 mi
544 Chestnut Ave, Trenton
Albert E Grice Middle School
School · 2.3 mi
901 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq, Hamilton
Healthcare6
Map of Mercerville
179 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 4.3 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Trenton State College (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mercer County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Hamilton Square 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Kendall Park 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Franklin Park 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Blackwells Mills 18 mi north, about 28 min by car
- East Franklin 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Manville 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Freehold 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Highland Park 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Bradley Gardens 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Philadelphia 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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