River Road Historic Rural District facts for kids
River Road Historic Rural District
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![]() Laurence Van Derveer House
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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 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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Added to NRHP | March 21, 1991 |
The River Road Historic Rural District is a historic district located on the western side of the Millstone River along a six-mile segment of River Road / County Route 533 in Hillsborough and Montgomery Townships, Somerset County, New Jersey. It is bounded on the north by Hillsborough Road and on the south by Van Horne Road / U.S. Route 206. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 21, 1991.
Contributing properties
The Laurence Van Derveer House was built in 1866 in an Italianate style.
The VanDerveer - Campbell House was built 1860–62 in the style of an Anglo-Norman Villa. Many of the farm buildings are also contributing.
The Garret Wyckoff House was built c. 1803 in a Federal style with some Italianate elements.
The Rynear A. Staats House was built in the 1840s with Greek Revival elements.
Gallery
![]() | James B. Knighten |
![]() | Azellia White |
![]() | Willa Brown |