Little York, Hunterdon County, New Jersey facts for kids
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Little York, New Jersey
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Little York Tavern and Upper General Store
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 Little York, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Little York, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Little York, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | Alexandria and Holland |
| Elevation | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
08834
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| Area code(s) | 908 |
| GNIS feature ID | 877870 |
Little York is a small community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It is not a separate town but part of two larger areas: Alexandria and Holland. You can find Little York along County Route 614, which is also known as Spring Mills Road and Little York Road. It's about 3.1 miles (5 km) north of Milford. Little York even has its own post office with the ZIP Code 08834.
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History of Little York
Little York has some interesting old buildings. The Upper General Store was built a long time ago, between 1810 and 1830. It shows a style of building called Federal architecture, which was popular back then. The Little York Tavern, also known as the Franklin House, was built later, between 1838 and 1841. Even though it's an old building, it has been updated over the years.
Exploring the Little York Historic District
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Little York Historic District
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Creamery/Cheese Factory at the Upper Mill
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| Location | County Route 614 and Sweet Hollow Road |
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| Area | 51 acres (21 ha) |
| Architectural style | Mid 19th Century Revival, Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Late Victorian |
| NRHP reference No. | 88001207 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 4, 1988 |
The Little York Historic District is a special area that covers 51 acres (about 21 hectares) of the community. It includes buildings and places along County Route 614 and Sweet Hollow Road. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1988. This means it's recognized as an important place because of its old buildings, its role in how the area was settled, and its past industries. The district has 69 buildings, 11 structures, and 6 sites that help tell its history.
Old Mills and Factories
Many years ago, several mills were built along the Hakihokake Creek, which flows through Little York.
- At the Upper Mill site, an oil mill was built around 1815–1835. This was a place where oil was made, probably from seeds. A grist mill, which grinds grain into flour, was built there around 1855.
- At the Lower Mill site, another grist mill was built around 1815–1825. These mills were very important for the community long ago.
Historic Buildings and Homes
The Alexandria Presbyterian Church Chapel was built in 1844. It was made using parts of an even older church from 1795 that was in Mount Pleasant. This chapel shows a simple style of Greek Revival architecture.
There are also some interesting old houses in the district:
- A house at 531 Spring Mills Road was built between 1810 and 1830. It was later updated around the 1870s and shows influences from Italianate and Gothic Revival styles.
- Another house at 1 Little York-Pattenburg Road was built between 1835 and 1855. It features elements of Greek Revival and Victorian styles.
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Upper Mill
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Lower Mill
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Alexandria Presbyterian Church Chapel
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531 Spring Mills Road
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1 Little York-Pattenburg Road
Getting Around Little York
County Route 614 is a main road that goes through Little York. It runs from east to west. This road also meets County Route 631, which goes north and south. These roads help people travel in and out of the community.
