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
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. Marker 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.
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 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Paulus Hook (within shouting distance of this marker); General Nathanael Greene Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jersey City.
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.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2024
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