Millstone Valley Agricultural District facts for kids
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Millstone Valley Agricultural District
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Blackwell's Mills Farmhouse
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 Millstone Valley Agricultural District
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
Millstone Valley Agricultural District
Location in New Jersey
Millstone Valley Agricultural District
Location in the United States
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| Location | South of Millstone along River Road / County Route 533, Hillsborough Township |
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| Area | 573 acres (232 ha) |
| Built | 1825 |
| Architectural style | Federal, Greek Revival, Late Victorian, Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000907 |
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| Added to NRHP | August 10, 1977 |
The Millstone Valley Agricultural District is a special area in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey. It's like a time capsule that shows how farms and communities looked a long time ago. This historic district is found south of Millstone, right by the Millstone River.
It was officially recognized and added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1977. This means it's an important place worth protecting! The district covers about 573 acres, which is like 434 football fields.
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What is a Historic District?
A historic district is a special area that has many old buildings or places. These places are important because they show us how people lived in the past. They often have a unique history or a special style of buildings.
The Millstone Valley Agricultural District is called "agricultural" because it was once a very important farming area. It still has many old farmhouses and buildings that tell this story.
Old Buildings in the Valley
Many buildings in the Millstone Valley Agricultural District are very old and have special designs. These buildings are called "contributing properties" because they help make the district historic.
Blackwell's Mills Farmhouse
The Blackwell's Mills Farmhouse is one of the oldest buildings here. It was built a long, long time ago, around the early 1800s. This house has two and a half stories. It shows a style called Federal architecture. This style was popular in America after the Revolutionary War.
The Brookie
The Brookie is another old building in the district. It was built in the early to mid-1800s. This building shows a style called Greek Revival. This style was inspired by ancient Greek temples. It often features tall columns and grand entrances.
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The Brookie
