A look at the final resting place of Aaron Burr Jr. (1756–1836) in historic Princeton Cemetery in Princeton, New Jersey. Burr's simple upright headstone sits in the cemetery's Presidents' Plot, beside the tomb of his grandfather, the renowned theologian Jonathan Edwards. A bronze plaque placed by the Aaron Burr Association in 1995 sits at the base of the stone. Recorded Oct 13, 2026.
Historical Overview & Notable Facts:
Continental Army Officer:
Before entering politics, Burr served as an officer in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, seeing action at the Siege of Quebec and the Battle of Monmouth. He resigned in 1779 due to poor health.
3rd U.S. Vice President:
Burr served as Vice President under Thomas Jefferson from 1801 to 1805, following a historic deadlock in the Electoral College during the 1800 election.
The Infamous Hamilton Duel:
On July 11, 1804, while still serving as sitting Vice President, Burr fatally shot his longtime political rival and former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey.
Treason Trial & Later Years:
After leaving office, Burr led a controversial western expedition that led to his arrest and trial for treason in 1807. Though acquitted, his political career was destroyed. He spent his final years practicing law in New York and died at age 80 on Staten Island.
The Headstone:
The inscription reads: "A Colonel in the Army of the Revolution. Vice President of the United States from 1801 to 1805."
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