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 for its significance in education, military history, settlement, and transportation. It includes 58 contributing buildings.[3]
Millstone Historic District | |
 Borough Hall | |
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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 / 40.49889°N 74.58833°W |
| Area | 80 acres (32 ha) |
| Built | 1777 |
| Architectural style | Mid 19th Century Revival, Federal, Dutch Colonial |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001188[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 2533[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | September 13, 1976 |
| Designated NJRHP | October 4, 1974 |
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.[4][5] |
 The Hillsborough Reformed Church was built 1828. The congregation has been active since 1766.[3][6] |
| Borough Hall was built c. 1850. It was a one-room school house from 1860 to 1944.[3] |
 The Blacksmith Shop, also called the Old Millstone Forge, was built c. 1740. It now serves as a museum.[3][5] |
See also
References
External links
- 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)