Raritan in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Frelinghuysen House

Photographed By Josephine T. Taranto, May 12, 2023

1. John Frelinghuysen House Marker

Inscription.
This house was the homestead of the Frelinghuysen family, which has long been significant in New Jersey history. The wooden wing was presumably built in the early 18th century and may have been moved to the site by the Middaugh family who owned the property at that time. The main part of the house, originally constructed in 1750 as a one-and-a-half story brick structure, is now a fine example of Georgian architecture with Federal and Greek Revival modifications. It was Gen. John Frelinghuysen who added the second floor to the main section in the early 19th century. Gen. Frelinghuysen was an attorney who served as a Brigadier General during the War of 1812 and was later the Surrogate of Somerset County.

Erected 2019 by Somerset County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War of 1812.

Location. 40° 34.141′ N, 74° 37.747′ W. Marker is in Raritan, New Jersey, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of East Somerset Street (County Route 636) and Wyckoff Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Somerset Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 E Somerset St, Raritan NJ 08869, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jersey Central Lines (approx. ¼ mile away); Nevius Street Bridge

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Furman Frederick Kugler (approx. half a mile away); Daniel Robert House (approx. half a mile away); Somerville Borough Hall (approx. half a mile away); Raritan Water Power Canal (approx. half a mile away); Armed Forces Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Official End Of World War I (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raritan.

More about this marker. John Frelinghuysen House is home to the Raritan Borough Public Library.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Josephine T. Taranto of Somerset County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 20 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Josephine T. Taranto of Somerset County, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.

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