Mountainville, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mountainville, New Jersey
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Historic general store in Mountainville
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 Mountainville, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Mountainville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Mountainville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | Tewksbury |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 878622 |
Mountainville is a small, historic community. It is located in Tewksbury Township, which is part of Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Even though it's a community, it doesn't have its own separate local government.
A special area here, called the Mountainville Historic District, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. This means it's a place with important history and buildings that are protected.
Mountainville's Historic Charm
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Mountainville Historic District
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| Location | Main Street, Guinea Hollow, Saw Mill, Rockaway Creek and Philhower Roads |
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| Area | 197 acres (80 ha) |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman, Italian Villa, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 93001360 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 7, 1993 |
The Mountainville Historic District covers the entire village. It was recognized for its importance on December 7, 1993. This area is special because of its unique buildings, its history of businesses, how the community grew, and its past industries.
Buildings with History
The district includes 64 buildings that tell a story about the past. These buildings are called "contributing buildings" because they add to the historical value of the area.
One famous building is Farley's General Store. It was built around 1868. This store was designed in the Italianate style, which was a popular building style back then. It often features tall, narrow windows and decorative brackets under the roof.
