Old Tappan in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Haring, Jr. House

By Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

1. John Haring, Jr. House

Inscription. Built about 1836 by John Haring, Jr., the house is an example of Greek Revival architecture and retains many original features. Haring’s homestead was on 14½ acres but he also owned adjacent lands which he farmed for decades. Daughter Sarah Elizabeth, wife of Jacob G. Demarest, a merchant, inherited the premises. In 1908 it came into possession of Nellie and Walter Fred and in 1959 it was purchased by the Williams family.
Sponsored by Amory F. and Elnora J. Williams, 1990

Erected 1990 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 97.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society marker series.

Location. 41° 0.613′ N, 74° 0.125′ W. Marker is in Old Tappan, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Tappan Road and Leoson Pkwy, on the right when traveling west on Old Tappan Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 392 Old Tappan Road, Westwood NJ 07675, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Baylor Massacre Millstone (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gravesite (approx.

Marker and John Haring, Jr. House image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

2. Marker and John Haring, Jr. House

0.4 miles away); A Night of “Savage Cruelty” (approx. 0.4 miles away); “The Baylor Massacre” (approx. 0.4 miles away); The British General (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Third Continental Light Dragoons (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Price of Freedom: A Patriot’s Grave (approx. 0.4 miles away); Propaganda: The Mighty Pen (approx. 0.4 miles away).

Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. (Submitted on May 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

Categories. • Notable Buildings •

Marker on Old Tappan Road image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

3. Marker on Old Tappan Road

By Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008

4. John Haring, Jr. House

Today, the John Haring, Jr. House is a private residence in Old Tappan.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on May 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,423 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.