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, Middlesex County, New Jersey. It is now a historic house museum, which means it's a museum inside an old house that teaches you about its history. The Kearny Cottage Historical Society takes care of it.
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History of the Kearny Cottage
This house was built a long time ago in 1781. It was first located on High Street in Perth Amboy. 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 cottage 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 ocean.
The Cottage Today
The Kearny Cottage has four rooms. It serves as a museum where you can see many items. These items were given by people from Perth Amboy. They help tell the story of the city's history, especially its connection to the sea. There is also a colonial garden on the grounds.
The Kearny Family
The cottage was home to some important people. These included Elizabeth Lawrence Kearny, who was a poet known as Lady Scribblerus. Michael Kearny also lived here.
Lawrence Kearny: The Sailor Diplomat
Their son, Lawrence Kearny, was born and died in this very house. Commodore Kearny was a famous naval officer. He was known for his "open door trade policy" with China. This policy meant that all countries could trade fairly with China. Because of his skills in diplomacy and trade, he was called "the Sailor Diplomat."
Historic Recognition
The Kearny Cottage is recognized as an important historical site. It is listed on both the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places. On these lists, it is known as the Lawrence Kearny House.
See also
- List of the oldest buildings in New Jersey
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Middlesex County, New Jersey
