Near Clinton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Christopher Vought House

Photographed by Alan Edelson, August 20, 2009

1. Christopher Vought House Marker

Inscription. Built by Johannes Cristofel Vought in 1759, the house features unique aspects of Germanic construction. Vought was the active loyalist leader in his area during the Revolution.

Erected 2009 by Hunterdon County Cultural And Heritage Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.

Location. 40° 38.578′ N, 74° 53.906′ W. Marker is near Clinton, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. It is on Greyrock Road near Beaver Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clinton NJ 08809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey,

specifically in Central Jersey,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

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: Jones Tavern (approx. half a mile away); Gen. George W. Taylor (approx. half a mile away); General George W. Taylor (approx. half a mile away); Capt. Archd. S. Taylor (approx. half a mile away); Irish Town (approx. ¾ mile away); Four Corners (approx. ¾ mile away); Minisink Trail (approx. ¾ mile away); Town of Clinton, New Jersey (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

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Photographed by Alan Edelson, August 20, 2009

2. Christopher Vought House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,002 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.