Titusville in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Spring House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
1. Spring House Marker
This Spring House was used by the family living at the colonial Ferry House across route 9. The Spring House and the Store Barn facing the Ferry House are the only outbuildings of a once thriving family homestead and tavern.
Spring Houses were generally built in ground hollows over a spring, and were used for the storing of milk. The cold spring water running over the milk containers kept it cool as a refrigerator does today. Earth was usually sprinkled on the roof to encourage the growth of moss. This served as insulation to keep the interior of the building cool.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture.
Location. 40° 17.933′ N, 74° 52.096′ W. Marker is in Titusville, New Jersey, in Mercer County. Marker is on River Road (New Jersey Route 29), on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in Washington Crossing State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Titusville NJ 08560, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dedicated in Memory of John Honeyman (a few steps from this marker); Prelude to Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Crossing (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnson Ferry House
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
2. Spring House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
3. Spring House and Marker
Route 29 can be seen behind the house and marker in this photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 20, 2008
4. Spring House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 14, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
