Downtown Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
105 Grand Street
| | Paulus Hook Historic District | |
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2024
1. 105 Grand Street Marker
Paulus Hook Historic District
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
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Greek Revival Townhouse
Built Circa 1837
by Dudley S. Gregory
First Mayor of Jersey City
The land was formerly owned by
Robert Fulton
inventor of the steamboat
Listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 40° 42.917′ N, 74° 2.306′ W. Marker is in Jersey City, New Jersey, in Hudson County. It is in Downtown Jersey City. It is on Grand Street just west of Washington Street (County Road 627), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Grand Street, Jersey City NJ 07302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, in Greater Newark, 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: Welcome to Paulus Hook Park (a few steps from this marker); Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); Paulus Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); Paulus Hook Memorial
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Regarding 105 Grand Street. This townhouse is a contributing structure to the Paulus Hook Historic District in Jersey City.
103 to 105 Grand - 1840 to 1850; Type A [architectural]; the pilasters beside the doors have papyrus capitals.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
