Princeton in Mercer County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Pool House
After Bayard Stockton died in 1928, Robert Wood Johnson Jr., head of Johnson & Johnson, rented Morven. He used it as a comfortable suburban retreat, keeping horses in the stable and adding recreational facilities. In 1939, he had plans drawn up for leveling the grounds and constructing a pool, pool house, and tennis court. Many of the governors who later lived at Morven had large families, who enjoyed the many recreational amenities that Johnson had provided.
The last governor to occupy Morven, Brendan Byrne, was a tennis enthusiast. During his tenure, tennis star Althea Gibson became the resident tennis pro at Morven, and she and Byrne played many friendly games on the Morven court. The pool house was restored in 2011, and the apple-shaped pool was turned into a splash pad.
Erected 2020 by New Jersey Historic Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 40° 20.915′ N, 74° 40.045′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s Central Jersey. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Carriage House (within shouting distance of this marker); Orchards at Morven (within shouting distance of this marker); Annis' Grotto (within shouting distance of this marker); Demonstration Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ice House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colonial Revival Garden
Other markers no longer nearby. Twentieth-Century Changes (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The West Wing (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 17, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
