Thomas Clarke House
The Princeton Battlefield in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, is where American and British troops fought each other on January 3, 1777, in the Battle of Princeton during the American Revolutionary War. 1772 is when its story starts. For mild weather, aim for April, May, June, September and October (63–82°F highs).
A museum inside Princeton
You can stay in Princeton
Thomas Clarke House is inside Princeton, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Philadelphia
Philadelphia is about 33 miles southwest and Hempstead is about 60 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1772
Thomas Clarke House dates from 1772. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Trenton Mercer (TTN) has airline service, about 8 miles from Thomas Clarke House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Picking a season
Here are the months at Thomas Clarke House, with their weather.
Thomas Clarke House
The Princeton Battlefield in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, is where American and British troops fought each other on January 3, 1777, in the Battle of Princeton during the American Revolutionary War. The battle ended when the British soldiers in Nassau Hall surrendered. This success, following those at the Battle of Trenton on December 26, 1776, and the Battle of the Assunpink Creek the day before, helped improve American morale.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1772
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1966)
Lodging near Thomas Clarke House
Lodging nearby is in Princeton (8) and Lawrence Township (10), and New York City has the most rooms in the area (1,485).
New York City
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
8,584,629 people
45 mi northeast of Thomas Clarke House
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Thomas Clarke House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | in town | — | 8 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 31,469 | $1,051K | A− |
| Lawrence Township | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 34,165 | $440K | B− |
| South Brunswick Township | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 15 12 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 47,454 | $583K | B+ |
| West Windsor Township | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 campground | 32,839 | $776K | — |
| Franklin Township | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 20 18 hotels · 2 campgrounds | 69,105 | $458K | B+ |
| Plainsboro Township | 5 mi east | 10 min | 9 9 hotels | 24,349 | $683K | — |
| East Windsor Township | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 13 8 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 30,562 | $397K | B+ |
| Bordentown Township | 14 mi south | 20 min | 14 10 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 12,821 | $356K | B+ |
| New York City | 45 mi northeast | 1 hr | 1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 8,584,629 | $778K | D |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
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Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Good to know about Thomas Clarke House
Is Thomas Clarke House in Princeton?
Yes. It’s inside Princeton, NJ.
When is the best time to visit Thomas Clarke House?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 63–82°.
How far is Thomas Clarke House from Philadelphia and Newark?
About 33 miles southwest of Philadelphia and about 38 miles northeast of Newark, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Thomas Clarke House?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 36 miles.
Where should I stay near Thomas Clarke House?
New York City (45 mi, 1,485 places to stay), Lawrence Township (3 mi, 10 places to stay) and South Brunswick Township (9 mi, 15 places to stay).
Advice from Princeton
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.