Middlebush Village Historic District facts for kids
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Middlebush Village Historic District
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 Middlebush Village Historic District
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Middlebush Village Historic District
Location in New Jersey
Middlebush Village Historic District
Location in the United States
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| Location | Amwell Road, South Middlebush Road, Railroad Avenue, Olcott Street, and Debow Street, Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey |
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| Built | 1834 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 07000354 |
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| Added to NRHP | April 24, 2007 |
The Middlebush Village Historic District is a special area in Middlebush, a small community in Franklin Township, New Jersey. It's like a protected neighborhood because it has many old and important buildings. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 2007. This means it's officially recognized for its history. It includes 37 important buildings and three special sites.
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Cool Building Styles
The buildings in Middlebush Village show off many different architectural styles. These include Colonial Revival, Craftsman, and Federal designs. You can also see Georgian, Gothic Revival, Greek Revival, and Italianate styles. Each style has its own unique look and history.
A Look Back at Middlebush History
The story of Middlebush Village began a long time ago. In 1701, a group of eight people bought a huge piece of land. It was about 10,000 acres, which is like 7,500 football fields! This land is now part of Franklin Township.
They split this large area into smaller plots. One of the lines they drew became a road called the Middle Line. Today, we know it as South Middlebush Road. Another important road in the area is Amwell Road. This road used to connect New Brunswick to Millstone. Millstone was the main town for Somerset County back then.
By 1704, two brothers, John and Peter Wyckoff, moved to the Middlebush area. Their father, Cornelius Wyckoff, was one of the original land buyers.
Important Buildings and Sites
The Middlebush Village Historic District has several special places. These buildings and sites tell us about the past.
Middlebush Reformed Church
The Middlebush Reformed Church is a beautiful church located where South Middlebush Road and Amwell Road meet. The church you see today was built in 1919. It replaced an older church from 1834. This building mixes two styles: Gothic Revival and Craftsman.
Voorhees House
The Voorhees House is at 1719 Amwell Road. It was built in 1793 by P. Metz. This house has a Georgian style. It's the oldest building in the whole district! In 1834, people met here to start the Middlebush Reformed Church. Next to the house, there's also a large, red Dutch barn from the 1800s.
Middlebush School
The Middlebush School is located at 1755 Amwell Road. It was built in 1926 as an elementary school for young students. Today, this building is used by the Franklin Township Board of Education.
Historic Homes
- The house at 17 South Middlebush Road was built around 1842 or 1843. John Wyckoff built this home. Its style is a mix of Greek Revival and Italianate.
- The house at 53 South Middlebush Road was built around 1850. Peter Brokaw used to own this house.
Old Railroad Station Site
On Railroad Avenue, you can find the site of a former railroad station. This station was for the old Millstone and New Brunswick Railroad. It was built in 1860 but was taken down in 1948.
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Voorhees House
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Dutch barn at the Voorhees House
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Middlebush School
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17 South Middlebush Road
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53 South Middlebush Road
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Railroad Avenue site of former M&NB station
