Haddonfield in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Samuel Mickle House
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 3, 2023
1. Samuel Mickle House Marker
The front portion of this structure, built c.1736, on a lot on Kings Highway west of the Indian King Tavern, served as Samuel Mickle's saddler's shop. Elizabeth Haddon Estaugh purchased this building in 1752 from Mickle's estate, possibly converting it to a residence in the 1760s.
In 1836, John Clement needed the land on which the Mickle house stood to construct three brick townhouses next to the Indian King Tavern. The Mickle House was moved to 23 Ellis Street and the rear shed was added.
In 1962, the Historical Society of Haddonfield purchased the property to ensure its preservation. It was moved to its current location in 1965. Research revealed that the building originally was sheathed in vertical beaded boards, and painted red, with a heavy batten front door, as it appears today. The Mickle House served as HSH's library and archive prior to the construction of the Patricia Lennon Archive Center in 2020.
The juxtaposition of the Mickle House and Greenfield Hall provides a lasting illustration of two types of buildings in the village of Haddonfield: one, a modest, vernacular structure that served as a place of business and a residence, and the other, a sophisticated building, the home of a prosperous family.
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— Mickle House on Ellis Street
— Mickle
this page online
— Button from Fundraising campaign to restore the Mickle House
— Saddle tools
Erected 2023 by Historical Society of Haddonfield.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 39° 54.04′ N, 75° 1.634′ W. Marker is in Haddonfield, New Jersey, in Camden County. Marker is at the intersection of Kings Hwy E (New Jersey Route 41) and Roberts Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Kings Hwy E. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 343 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield NJ 08033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Haddonfield (a few steps from this marker); Greenfield Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); John Roberts House (within shouting distance of this marker); Haddonfield World War I Honor Roll (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Haddonfield Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Memorial High School (about 500 feet away); Roll of Honor (about 500 feet away); Hessian Army during the Revolutionary War (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Haddonfield.
Also see . . .
1. Historical Society of Haddonfield.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, June 3, 2023
2. Samuel Mickle House and Marker
2. Samuel Mickle House (Wikipedia). (Submitted on June 9, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Thomas Anderson, January 22, 2024
3. Samuel Mickle House
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on January 23, 2024, by Thomas Anderson of Haddon Township, New Jersey.
