Pittstown, New Jersey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pittstown, New Jersey
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Pittstown Inn in 2019
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 Pittstown, New Jersey
Location in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Pittstown, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Pittstown, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Townships | Alexandria, Franklin and Union |
| Named for | William Pitt |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 |
| ZIP code |
08867
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| GNIS feature ID | 0879337 |
Pittstown is a small community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It's not a separate town, but a part of three different townships: Alexandria, Franklin, and Union. The area got its name from William Pitt, a famous British leader.
Back in the 1700s, Pittstown was known as Hofftown. This was after a landowner named Lawrence Hoff. Today, Pittstown is known for its history. The Pittstown Historic District was added to important lists of historic places in 1990. About 5,000 people live in the area served by Pittstown's ZIP Code.
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Pittstown's Historic District
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Pittstown Historic District
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| Location | Pittstown Road and adjacent portions of Race Street and Quakertown Road |
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| Area | 70 acres (28 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 90001483 |
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| Added to NRHP | October 11, 1990 |
The Pittstown Historic District is a special area that keeps its old buildings and history safe. It covers the village along Pittstown Road, Race Street, and Quakertown Road. This district was recognized on October 11, 1990, for its importance. It shows how the area grew with farming, building styles, and early industries. It also highlights its role in transportation and military history. The district includes 79 buildings that help tell its story.
Interesting Places to See
Pittstown has several cool spots with a lot of history.
The Pittstown Barn
This barn was built way back in 1800. You can find it across from where CR 579 and Pittstown Road meet. On one side of the barn, it says: "So this is Pittstown" with "R U Lost" and an old map painted underneath.
The Pittstown Inn
The Pittstown Inn used to be called Hoff's Mill. This building was a tavern, a place to stay, and even an unofficial town hall. Stagecoaches would stop here for travelers to rest. It was also known as the Century Hotel at one point. The building later had a fire that damaged its inside.
Refine Spa (Furman's Mill)
This building was once a stone grist mill. It was built by Moore Furman, who was an important officer in George Washington's army. The mill was located along a small stream called Capoolong Creek.
Famous People from Pittstown
Many interesting people have connections to Pittstown.
- Samuel L. Bodine (1900–1958) was a New Jersey State Senator. He also led the New Jersey Republican Party.
- Hiram Deats (1810–1887) was a successful businessman. He made equipment for farming.
- Chris Kappler (born 1967) is an Olympic medalist. He won awards in show jumping at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
- George H. Morris (born 1938) is a well-known expert in horse riding.
- Frank Muehlheuser (1926–2006) was an American football player. He played for teams like the Boston Yanks.
- Frederic A. Potts (1836–1888) ran for Governor of New Jersey in 1880.
- Michelle Tesauro was a contestant on the TV show Survivor: Pearl Islands.
- Elmer H. Wene (1892–1957) served in the United States House of Representatives.
Getting Around Pittstown
Pittstown has a small airport nearby called Alexandria Airport. It's about 2 miles west of the main part of the community.
No big highways like Interstates or U.S. Routes go directly through Pittstown. Instead, you'll find county roads like CR 513, CR 519, and CR 579. Larger highways like Interstate 78 are in nearby towns.
Local Wineries
Pittstown is also home to a couple of vineyards where grapes are grown to make wine.
Gallery
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Barn with So This Is Pittstown
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Furman–Stryker House
