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

Terhune-Gardner House

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 6, 2009

1. Terhune-Gardner House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Pre-Revolutionary homestead of David Terhune (1713-1792), weaver and patriot official who served as Freeholder from New Barbadoes Township 1779 to 1785; and of his son, John D. Terhune, a Freeholder in 1787. Farm raided by British four times during Revolutionary War. From 1807 the country estate of Thomas T. Gardner, gentleman, of New York City, who erected large north wing about 1808. owned by the Gardner family until 1907.

Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 37.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.

Location. 40° 56.434′ N, 74° 5.55′ W. Marker is in Paramus, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Paramus Road and Century Road, on the right when traveling north on Paramus Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 218 Paramus Road, Paramus NJ 07652, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Washington Kneeling in Prayer (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Terhune-Van Dien House (approx. half a mile away); Naugle House (approx. half a mile away); Dunkerhook Road (approx. half a mile away); Stephen T. Zabriskie House (approx. ¾ mile away); Tower and Water Wheel of Easton Gardens (approx. 1.1 miles away); Red Mill – Paramus (approx. 1.1 miles away); Rutan-Terhune-Bidwell House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paramus.

More about this marker. This house is private property. Please do not block the driveway, disturb the occupants, or trespass onto the property.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

2. Terhune-Gardner House Marker

The Terhune-Gardner House can be seen in the photo behind the marker.

Marker on Paramus Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009

3. Marker on Paramus Road

Terhune-Gardner House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 6, 2009

4. Terhune-Gardner House

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 6, 2009

5. Terhune-Gardner House

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 6, 2009

6. Terhune-Gardner House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,917 times since then and 99 times this year. Last updated on May 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. Photos: 1. submitted on May 6, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 6, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.