Trenton, New Jersey: Where Washington Recovered British Plunder
A large bronze plaque bolted to an upright granite slab, featuring Washington's face, popularly called the "Spirit of Justice" monument, commemorates Washington's capture and return of British plunder to the New Jerseyans it was stolen from.
- Address:
- Barrack St., Trenton, NJ
- Directions:
- The monument stands on the west side of Barrack St., just north of W. Lafayette St. and just south of the fence surrounding the Old Barracks Museum.
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According to the plaque, General Washington returned all of the personal belongings of New Jerseyians that had been "ruthlessly plundered" by the British and stored in Trenton's captive public buildings.
[Ryan C, 11/01/2024]
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The plaque notes that "this magnanimous act won many to the support of the American cause" -- a smart move by General George, since America needed all the friends it could get.