Millstone Historic District
The Millstone Historic District is a historic district located in Millstone, Somerset County, New Jersey. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1976.[2]
Millstone Historic District | |
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Location | Amwell and River Roads, Millstone, New Jersey |
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Coordinates | 40°29′56″N 74°35′18″W |
Area | 80 acres (32 ha) |
Built | 1777 |
Architect | Multiple |
Architectural style | Mid 19th Century Revival, Federal, Dutch Colonial |
NRHP reference No. | 76001188 |
NJRHP No. | 2533[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | September 13, 1976 |
Designated NJRHP | October 4, 1974 |
Significant contributing properties
![]() John Van Doren House The John Van Doren House was built c. 1755. It served as the headquarters for General George Washington on the night of January 3–4, 1777, after the Battle of Princeton.[3][4] |
![]() Hillsborough Reformed Church The Hillsborough Reformed Church was built 1828. The congregation has been active since 1766.[2][5] |
![]() Borough Hall Borough Hall was built c. 1850. It was a one-room school house from 1860 to 1944.[2] |
![]() Blacksmith Shop The Blacksmith Shop, also called the Old Millstone Forge, was built c. 1740. It now serves as a museum.[2][4] |
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References
- "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Somerset County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. October 21, 2014. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 16, 2013.
- McCabe, Wayne T. (September 13, 1976). "NRHP Nomination: Millstone Historic District". National Park Service. Cite journal requires
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(help) - "The John Van Doren House" (PDF). Historic American Buildings Survey. 1937.
- "Millstone History". Millstone Borough.
- "Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone".
External links
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- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NJ-293, "John Van Doren House, Millstone, Somerset County, NJ", 8 photos, 4 data pages
- HABS No. NJ-295, "Dutch Reformed Church, Amwell Road & Main Street, Millstone, Somerset County, NJ", 3 photos, 14 measured drawings, 5 data pages
- Millstone Borough Master Plan Assessment (PDF)
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