River Road Historic Rural District facts for kids
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River Road Historic Rural District
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Laurence Van Derveer House
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 River Road Historic Rural District
Location in Somerset County, New Jersey
River Road Historic Rural District
Location in New Jersey
River Road Historic Rural District
Location in the United States
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| Location | River Road / County Route 533 along the Millstone River from Hillsborough Road to Van Horne Road / U.S. Route 206, Hillsborough and Montgomery Townships |
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| Area | 590 acres (240 ha) |
| Built | 1777 |
| Architectural style | Colonial, Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 91000256 |
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| Added to NRHP | March 21, 1991 |
The River Road Historic Rural District is a special area in New Jersey. It's like a big outdoor museum! This district helps protect old buildings and farms along a six-mile stretch of River Road. It's located near the Millstone River in Hillsborough and Montgomery Townships, in Somerset County. This important area was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1991. This means it's officially recognized for its historical value!
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Exploring the River Road Historic District
The River Road Historic Rural District covers about 590 acres. This area is important because it shows how people lived and farmed long ago. Many of the buildings here are from the 1700s and 1800s. They show different styles of architecture, like Colonial, Federal, and Victorian.
Historic Homes You Can Find
Many old houses and farm buildings in the district are called "contributing properties." This means they help make the district historically important. Let's look at some of them!
The Laurence Van Derveer House
The Laurence Van Derveer House was built in 1866. It was designed in the Italianate style. This style often includes features like wide eaves, decorative brackets, and tall, narrow windows.
The VanDerveer - Campbell House
The VanDerveer - Campbell House was built between 1860 and 1862. It has a unique look, built in the style of an Anglo-Norman Villa. Many of the farm buildings around this house are also very old and important to the district.
The Garret Wyckoff House
The Garret Wyckoff House was built around 1803. It shows off the Federal style, which was popular in the early days of the United States. This house also has some Italianate elements mixed in.
The Rynear A. Staats House
The Rynear A. Staats House was built in the 1840s. It features elements of Greek Revival style. This style often includes columns, grand entrances, and a look inspired by ancient Greek temples.
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VanDerveer - Campbell House
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VanDerveer - Campbell farm buildings
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Garret Wyckoff House
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Rynear A. Staats House
