New Milford in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jacobus Demarest Homestead
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
1. Jacobus Demarest Homestead Marker
The earliest part of this house, one of the oldest in the county, was built on land purchased in 1677 by David Demarest, Sr., founder of the Huguenot Colony in Bergen County. His grandson Jacobus, born 1681, lived here until his death in 1763. Jacobus’ son John completed the house in 1765. It remained in the family until 1850. An architectural feature surviving from its early days is its unbroken gambrel roof.
Sponsored by New Milford Woman’s Club, 1976.
Erected 1976 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 90.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1677.
Location. 40° 56.046′ N, 74° 1.545′ W. Marker is in New Milford, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on River Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 618 River Road, New Milford NJ 07646, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Demarest-Bloomer House (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Borough of River Edge (approx. half a mile away); New Milford World War I Memorial (approx.
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Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
2. Jacobus Demarest Homestead and Marker on River Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
3. Jacobus Demarest House
The unbroken gambrel roof, a feature from the earliest days of this house, is visible in this photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 19, 2008
4. Jacobus Demarest Homestead
The Jacobus Demarest Homestead, dating back to 1677, is located at 618 River Road in New Milford, NJ. It is one of the oldest houses in Bergen County.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,439 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
