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    This three-arch bridge was built in 1792 to replace the original wooden bridge over the Stony Brook (built in 1738) that was destroyed by General George Washington's forces at the time of the Battle of Princeton in early January 1777.  The remnants of Worth's Mill, also dating to the Revolution, are visible in the main image at the left.  Washington sent General Hugh Mercer (who was to die during the battle) to destroy the original wooden bridge, but that effort failed.  The bridge was finally destroyed towards the end of the battle to assist in Washington's departure from the field.  This bridge was along the old King's Highway, a major colonial route.  The plaque on the bridge indicates not only its date, but shows 40 miles to Philadelphia and 56 miles to New York.