Mercer Street Friends Center

The Mercer Street Friends Center is a brick building located on Mercer Street within the Mill Hill Historic District of Trenton, completed in 1858. The structure now houses an organization providing food distribution, educational programs, and social services to the local community.

The building was constructed in 1858 by the Orthodox Friends, a year after a division split the Quaker movement into two groups. The community used it for generations as a gathering place and religious center.

The center serves as a gathering place where community members participate in classes and events that bring people together. The Quaker tradition shapes how visitors and residents experience the space today.

Visitors can explore the building and surrounding streets of the Mill Hill district during daylight hours and view the architecture from the exterior. The location is easily accessible on foot and centrally situated in Trenton.

The adjacent graveyard became a popular gathering spot for local teenagers in the early 1900s, according to historical records. This surprising change in purpose shows how historic places adapt to serve new communities over time.

Location: Trenton

GPS coordinates: 40.21720,-74.76110

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01