Bartlett-Rockhill-Bartlett House facts for kids
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| Location | Tuckerton Seaport Tuckerton, New Jersey |
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| Built | 1855 |
| NRHP reference No. | 11001041 |
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| Added to NRHP | January 20, 2012 |
The Bartlett-Rockhill House, also known as the Sea Captain's House, is a historic building in Tuckerton, New Jersey. You can find it at the Tuckerton Seaport village, right on Main Street. It's close to the Baymen's Museum in Ocean County, New Jersey. This special house helps us learn about the past.
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What is the Sea Captain's House?
The Bartlett-Rockhill House was built around 1855. It was first made for a person named Edmund Bartlett. Later, a famous sea captain, Captain Zebedee W. Rockhill, owned the house. This is why it's also called the Sea Captain's House!
Who Lived in This Historic Home?
After Captain Rockhill, the house went back to the Bartlett family. Edmund Bartlett's nephew, J. Henry Bartlett, bought it in 1910. He lived there for many years, until 1945. Over time, the house changed a bit. People added new parts and made changes until the 1930s.
What Style is the House?
The house shows a mix of two old building styles. It has parts of the late Federal style and early Victorian style. These styles were popular in the 1800s. Today, the Tuckerton Seaport museum owns the house. They use it for storing things and sometimes for special events. You might even see how people lived in the Victorian era there!
Why is This House Important?
The Bartlett-Rockhill-Bartlett House is important because it's a piece of history. It helps us understand what life was like long ago in Tuckerton. Because of its history, it has been listed on two important registers.
Recognized as a Historic Place
The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 20, 2012. It was also listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places on December 12, 2012. Being on these lists means the house is special and should be protected. It's a way to remember the past for future generations.
See also
- Andrews-Barlett Homestead
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Ocean County, New Jersey
- New Jersey Historic Trust
