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Millstone Historic District
Borough Hall
Millstone Historic District is located in Somerset County, New Jersey
Millstone Historic District
LocationAmwell and River Roads, Millstone, New Jersey
Area80 acres (32 ha)
Built1777 (1777)
Architectural styleMid 19th Century Revival, Federal, Dutch Colonial
NRHP reference No.76001188
NJRHP No.2533[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 13, 1976
Designated NJRHPOctober 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

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]

References

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ a b c d McCabe, Wayne T. (September 13, 1976). "NRHP Nomination: Millstone Historic District" (Document). National Park Service. {{cite document}}: Unknown parameter |url= ignored (help) "Accompanying 16 photos, from 1974" (Document). {{cite document}}: Cite document requires |publisher= (help); Unknown parameter |url= ignored (help)
  3. ^ "The John Van Doren House" (PDF). Historic American Buildings Survey. 1937.
  4. ^ a b "Millstone History". Millstone Borough.
  5. ^ "Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone".


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