Fieldville, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fieldville, New Jersey
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Richard R. Field house built c. 1724
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 Fieldville, New Jersey
Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Fieldville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Fieldville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Middlesex |
| Township | Piscataway |
| Named for | John Field |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 883087 |
Fieldville is a small, historic community in New Jersey. It's located in Piscataway Township, which is part of Middlesex County. You can find Fieldville along River Road, just south of a town called Bound Brook. This area was named after John Field and his family, who were among the first people to settle here.
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A Look Back at Fieldville's History
The story of Fieldville began with a man named John Field. In 1695, he bought a very large piece of land. It was about 1,055 acres, which is like buying more than 800 football fields! This land was right next to the Raritan River.
Historic Homes of Fieldville
Fieldville was once home to several important houses built by the Field family. These homes tell us a lot about what life was like long ago.
The Original Field House
The very first Field House was built by John Field himself in 1710. It stood between River Road and the Raritan River. Sadly, this original house was destroyed in 1907.
Richard R. Field's Home
Richard R. Field, who was born in 1755, lived in a wooden house at 260 River Road. A stone in its foundation shows that this house was built around 1724.
John Field's Stone House
John Field's grandson, also named John Field, built a strong stone house in 1743. This house is located at 625 River Road. Later, a wooden part was added to the house.
Benjamin McDowell Field House
Around 1868, Benjamin McDowell Field built a large, two-story wooden house along River Road. This house was also known as the Kenneth Perry House. It was named after its last owner. Unfortunately, this beautiful house was destroyed by fire in 1965.
The Fieldville Dam
Did you know there's a dam in Fieldville? It was built as part of the Delaware and Raritan Canal. This canal was a waterway used to transport goods. The dam's job was to supply water for the last five miles of the canal, leading to New Brunswick. You can still see parts of the dam in the Raritan River today. It's about 500 feet upstream from the I-287 North overpass, near exit 10.
Getting Around Fieldville
Fieldville is easy to reach because two main roads pass through it. These are Interstate 287 and County Route 622, which is also known as River Road.
