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John Witherspoon black plaque

Commemorative plaque

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This black commemorative plaque records: In honour of Reverend John Witherspoon 1723 - 1794. Signatory, American Declaration of Independence, President College of New Jersey (Princeton), graduate of the University Recorded plaque organisation: The University of Edinburgh.

From the Open Plaques record 51319

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