Pompton Lakes in Passaic County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Ness House
Built in 1790. the house remained in the Van Ness family, one of the original families to settle in the area, until 1921. The wing to the south of the main block was at one time a milk house or outdoor kitchen. one of the best examples of an 18th century farmhouse in the borough and the only one to retain its original outbuildings.
Declared a local historic landmark 2009
Erected by Pompton Lakes Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.
Location. 40° 59.252′ N, 74° 17.534′ W. Marker is in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, in Passaic County. Marker is on Riverdale Boulevard near Riverdale Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 350 Riverdale Road, Pompton Lakes NJ 07442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doctor's Island (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pompton Mutiny (approx. 0.7 miles away); Schuyler–Colfax (approx. 0.7 miles away); Schuyler Colfax House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Riverdale World War I Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Riverdale War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pompton Furnace (approx. 0.7 miles away); Reaction Motors Development and Test Site (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pompton Lakes.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2022, by Ira Feller of West Milford, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 29 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 20, 2022, by Ira Feller of West Milford, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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