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Trenton, N.J., Rich in History, Poor in Tourists.
Byline: Randy Diamond
Aug. 11--TRENTON, N.J.--It's considered one of the most important Revolutionary War memorials in the nation, where Gen. George Washington achieved his first major victory 226 years ago.
But only about 600 people a month visit the Trenton Battle Monument and take the elevator up the 150-foot monument that towers over the historic battle site, now a vacant lot bordered by row home housing and a health clinic.
Several blocks away at New Jersey's State House, the second oldest continuously operating state capitol in the nation, dating to 1792, many of the hourly tours end up being canceled because no one shows up.
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