Millstone Historic District

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Millstone Historic District
File:Borough Hall, Millstone, NJ - west view.jpg
Borough Hall
Location Amwell and River Roads, Millstone, New Jersey
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Area 80 acres (32 ha)
Built 1777 (1777)
Architectural style Mid 19th Century Revival, Federal, Dutch Colonial
NRHP Reference # 76001188
NJRHP # 2533[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP September 13, 1976
Designated NJRHP October 4, 1974

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]

Significant contributing properties

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]

The Hillsborough Reformed Church was built 1828. The congregation has been active since 1766.[2][5]

Borough Hall was built c. 1850. It was a one-room school house from 1860 to 1944.[2]

The Blacksmith Shop, also called the Old Millstone Forge, was built c. 1740. It now serves as a museum.[2][4]

References

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External links

  • Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons


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