Urban Archaeology Dig in Trenton

The image shows the remains of early Trenton industry in an area that has been historically known as Petty's Run (referring to the stream that raced from slightly hire elevations to the Delaware River). These industries included one of the first steel manufacturers in the colonies (built in the early 1700s); the remains of which can be seen at the sight. While the dig is interesting in its own right, it is more dramatically when its location is considered: on one side is the Old Barracks (which housed the Hessian soldiers that George Washington defeated during the Battle of Trenton ), on the other is the New Jersey State House. The plan is to include the park as an attraction in the new state park being developed around the State House.