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Old Barracks
Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
★ National Historic Landmark

Old Barracks

Also known as Trenton Barracks

One of 54 National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey2 of them in Trenton, the highest tier of the National Register
Listed 1971Trenton

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About Old Barracks

Old Barracks, at S. Willow St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 25, 1971. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Nov 28, 1972, one of 54 in New Jersey. It was among the first 3 of Trenton’s 44 listings. The Register lists it for its military and architecture, at the national level. The listing covers 1 acre. Six more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric building in Trenton, New Jersey. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Through the years

1758 to today

  1. 1758Built
  2. 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 1972Named a National Historic Landmark
  4. 2026On the Register for 55 years
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Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes

S. Willow St., Trenton · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies

Around it

19 more Register listings within half a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Other National Historic Landmarks nearby

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Questions about Old Barracks

Is Old Barracks on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 25, 1971 (Register number 71000506).

Is Old Barracks a National Historic Landmark?

Yes, since Nov 28, 1972. New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks, 2 of them in Trenton.

Can you visit Old Barracks?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.