Kearny Cottage facts for kids
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Lawrence Kearny House
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The Lawrence House in fall 2011
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 Location in Middlesex County, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Location | 63 Catalpa Avenue Perth Amboy, New Jersey |
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| Built | 1781 |
| Architectural style | 18th century vernacular |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001166 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | May 28, 1976 |
The Kearny Cottage is a special old house in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. It is now a historic house museum. This means you can visit it to learn about history. The Kearny Cottage Historical Society takes care of it.
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History of the Kearny Cottage
The Kearny Cottage was built a long time ago in 1781. That was before the United States was even 100 years old! It was first located on High Street. Later, it was moved to Sadowski Parkway. This happened after the last person from the Kearny family who lived there passed away in the 1920s. The house was moved again to its current spot. You can find it at 63 Catalpa Avenue. This location is close to where the Raritan River meets the bay.
What the Cottage is Like Today
The cottage has four rooms. It is now a museum filled with interesting items. These items were given by people from Perth Amboy. They show the city's long history with the sea. Many of the original owners were involved in shipping. There is also a beautiful colonial garden outside. It looks like gardens from the 1700s.
Famous People Who Lived Here
The Kearny Cottage was home to some important people. Elizabeth Lawrence Kearny lived here. She was a poet known as Lady Scribblerus. Her husband, Michael Kearny, also lived in the house.
Lawrence Kearny: The Sailor Diplomat
Their son, Lawrence Kearny, was born and died in this very house. He became a famous naval officer. People called him "the Sailor Diplomat." This was because he helped open up trade with China. He made sure American ships could trade freely there. His work was very important for American business.
A Protected Historic Site
The Kearny Cottage is recognized as a very important historical place. It is listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places. It is also on the National Register of Historic Places. On these lists, it is called the Lawrence Kearny House. This helps protect the house for future generations.
See also
- List of the oldest buildings in New Jersey
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Middlesex County, New Jersey
