The Old Eagle Tavern (historically known as the Eagle Tavern) is a historic building located at 431, 433 South Broad Street at the corner of Ferry Street in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The building was built in 1765 by Robert Waln. The building operated as a tavern and hotel from 1765 to 1896.[3] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 3, 1972 for its architectural, commercial, and political significance.[4] The building is also a contributing property of the Trenton Ferry Historic District, which was listed on June 26, 2013.[5]

Old Eagle Tavern
Old Eagle Tavern is located in Mercer County, New Jersey
Old Eagle Tavern
Old Eagle Tavern is located in New Jersey
Old Eagle Tavern
Old Eagle Tavern is located in the United States
Old Eagle Tavern
Location431, 433 South Broad Street, corner of Ferry Street
Trenton, New Jersey
Coordinates40°12′47″N 74°45′34″W / 40.21306°N 74.75944°W / 40.21306; -74.75944
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1765
Part ofTrenton Ferry Historic District (ID13000355)
NRHP reference No.72000801[1]
NJRHP No.1786[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 3, 1972
Designated NJRHPJanuary 14, 1972

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System – Old Eagle Tavern (#72000801)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Mercer County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. March 1, 2011. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 3, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2011.
  3. ^ "EAGLE HOTEL". Old Mill Hill Society. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
  4. ^ Pearson, George H. (August 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Eagle Tavern". National Park Service. With accompanying pictures
  5. ^ Tvaryanas, Damon; Scott, Douglas; Hunter, Richard (November 26, 2012). "Trenton Ferry Historic District" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.