Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Somerset County Court House Green
Photographed By Thomas R. D'Amico, September 28, 2016
1. Somerset County Court House Green Marker
Inscription.
Somerset County Court House Green. . The Somerset County Court House, constructed in 1909, is a fine example of Beaux-Arts Classicism. It was designed by the firm of Gordon, Tracy and Swartwout. James Reilly Gordon was one of America’s greatest courthouse architects, who also designed the Arizona State Capitol. The Court House was the location of the famous Hall-Mills murder trial in 1926.
The First Reformed Church, constructed in 1897, is a free interpretation of an English Gothic church. It was designed by William Appleton Potter renowned for his architecture on the Princeton University Campus. The Lord Memorial Fountain, erected in 1910, was designed by John Russell Pope, designer of the Jefferson Memorial, and sculpted by John Boyde and Thomas Trolearen.
The Somerset County Court House, constructed in 1909, is a fine example of Beaux-Arts Classicism. It was designed by the firm of Gordon, Tracy and Swartwout. James Reilly Gordon was one of America’s greatest courthouse architects, who also designed the Arizona State Capitol. The Court House was the location of the famous Hall-Mills murder trial in 1926.
The First Reformed Church, constructed in 1897, is a free interpretation of an English Gothic church. It was designed by William Appleton Potter renowned for his architecture on the Princeton University Campus. The Lord Memorial Fountain, erected in 1910, was designed by John Russell Pope, designer of the Jefferson Memorial, and sculpted by John Boyde and Thomas Trolearen.
Location. 40° 34.085′ N, 74° 36.652′ W. Marker is in Somerville, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is on East Main Street (New Jersey Route 28) 0 miles west of Grove Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 East Main Street, Somerville NJ 08876, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
More about this marker. This historic marker is part of the Somerset County Historic Marker Program administered by the Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission.
Regarding Somerset County Court House Green. In addition to the Court House, First Reformed Church and Lord Memorial Fountain the Green also contains a M1 57mm anti-tank gun from World War II, a True Meridian marker from 1864, the County's 9-11 memorial and two plaques. The first recognizes Washington's route after the battle of Princeton, erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The second dedicated to the citizens of Somerville for their hospitality
Photographed By Thomas R. D'Amico, 2015
2. Somerset County Court House Green Marker
Lord Memorial Fountain
to the Fourth New Jersey infantry in 1917. It was erected by the American Legion in 1920.
Photographed By Thomas R. D'Amico, 2016
3. Somerset County Court House Green Marker
Somerset County Court House and M1 Anti-Tank Gun.
Photographed By Thomas R. D'Amico, 2016
4. Somerset County Court House Green Marker
Former Somerville First Dutch Reformed Church now used as the Somerset County Jury Assembly Area.
Photographed By Linda Van Zandt, September 27, 2016
5. Somerset County Court House Green Marker
Somerset Court House Green marker being unveiled by Freeholder Director Patricia Walsh.
Photographed By Thomas R. D'Amico, 2015
6. Somerset County Court House Green Marker
Somerset County 9-11 Memorial dedicated to the thousands of innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001 including 39 Somerset County residence whose names are inscribed on the Memorial.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2016, by Thomas R. D'Amico of Somerville, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 472 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 28, 2016, by Thomas R. D'Amico of Somerville, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.