Even though we know the location today to be the Mercer County Geriatric Center, to us old timers it is known as the Municipal Colony. The colony was originally established to house patients who were afflicted with Small Pox and other contagous diseases. Even though it is located in Hamilton, it was known as the Trenton Municipal Colony. Needless to say, there were many citizens in the then thinly populated area of Hamilton who were unhappy with the establishment of the site. There is also a burial ground along the Klockner Road portion of the property. I believe it was discovered while an area was under construction back in the 1970's or 80's.THIS FROM "STEPHEN:"
Tom,I am wondering if you know exactly where this facility was located. A granduncle of mine is enumerated in the 1930 census as a patient at the Municipal Hospital in Hamilton Township.
Stephen
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Stephen:
The entire complex is in a large plot of land at the northwest corner of Klockner Road and Hamilton Avenue here in Hamilton. Today it is known as the Mercer County Geriatric Center.
Tom
