Raritan in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General John Frelinghuysen House
Photographed by Josephine T. Taranto, May 12, 2023
1. John Frelinghuysen House Marker
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 Board of Chosen Freeholders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 40° 34.141′ N, 74° 37.747′ W. Marker is in Raritan, New Jersey, in Somerset County. It is at the intersection of East Somerset Street (County Route 636) and Wyckoff Avenue, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in New Jersey’s North Jersey, specifically in Central Jersey, in Greater Princeton, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Jersey Central Lines (approx. Ό mile away); World Affairs at Wallace House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nevius Street Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Furman Frederick Kugler (approx. half a mile away); Daniel Robert House (approx. half a mile away); Borough Hall (approx. half a mile away); Raritan Water Power Canal (approx. half a mile away); Armed Forces Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away).
Photographed by Tom D'Amico, April 10, 2004
2. General John Frelinghuysen House in Raritan, New Jersey. It functions as the town's library.
More about this marker. John Frelinghuysen House houses the Raritan Borough Public Library.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Josephine T. Taranto of Somerset County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 544 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on April 9, 2025, by Josephine T. Taranto of Somerset County, New Jersey. Photos: 1. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Josephine T. Taranto of Somerset County, New Jersey. 2. submitted on November 19, 2024, by Josephine T. Taranto of Somerset County, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
