Abbott–Decou House
Abbott-Decou House | |
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| Location | 58 Soloff Drive, Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 40°11′08″N 74°43′11″W / 40.18556°N 74.71972°W |
| Area | 15 acres (6.1 ha) |
| Built | 1797 |
| Architect | Samuel Abbott |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001160 |
| NJRHP No. | 1656[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | July 1, 1976 |
| Designated NJRHP | January 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]
See also
References
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places — Mercer County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection — Historic Preservation Office. January 22, 2015.
- ^ Clark, William J. (July 1, 1976). "Abbott-Decou House". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
