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Abbott–Decou House

Coordinates: 40°11′08″N 74°43′11″W / 40.18556°N 74.71972°W / 40.18556; -74.71972
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Abbott–Decou House
Abbott–Decou House is located in Mercer County, New Jersey
Abbott–Decou House
Abbott–Decou House is located in New Jersey
Abbott–Decou House
Abbott–Decou House is located in the United States
Abbott–Decou House
Location58 Soloff Drive, Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey
Coordinates40°11′08″N 74°43′11″W / 40.18556°N 74.71972°W / 40.18556; -74.71972
Area15 acres (6.1 ha)
Built1797
ArchitectSamuel Abbott
Architectural styleGeorgian
NRHP reference No.76001160
NJRHP No.1656[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJuly 1, 1976
Designated NJRHPJanuary 7, 1976

The Abbott–Decou House was built by Samuel Abbott in 1797 in what is now Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. In 1888 it came into the possession of the DeCou family, whose matriarch, known locally as "Aunt Martha," had a considerable influence in local affairs. The house is considered a particularly fine example of 18th century Quaker Georgian architecture.[2]

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  1. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places — Mercer County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection — Historic Preservation Office. January 22, 2015.
  2. ^ Clark, William J. (July 1, 1976). "Abbott–Decou House". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.