South Bound Brook in Somerset County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Abraham Staats House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2014
1. Abraham Staats House Marker
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Built about 1740
Original central portion of house served as Headquarters for Baron Von Steuben during the winter of 1778-79.
The borough of South Bound Brook
Settled 1681
Erected by Borough of South Bound Brook.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 40° 33.048′ N, 74° 31.364′ W. Marker is in South Bound Brook, New Jersey, in Somerset County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (County Route 527) and Von Steuben Lane, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Bound Brook NJ 08880, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 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: A different marker also named Abraham Staats House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ukrainian American Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Saint Olha (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ukrainian Famine Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fisher House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle of Bound Brook (approx. 0.6 miles away); Queens Bridge
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Also see . . .
1. The Abraham Staats House. Museum website homepage (Submitted on May 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Middlebrook Winter Encampment of Washington's Army. New Jersey during the Revolution website entry (Submitted on May 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
2. Marker on Main Street
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
3. Staats House Sign
The Abraham Staats House is located at the end of Von Steuben Lane, a short distance from the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2014
4. British Troops at the Abraham Staats House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2019
5. New Abraham Staats House Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 14, 2019
6. New Abraham Staats House Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 17, 2008
7. Abraham Staats House
Baron Von Steuben occupied the Staats House from March to June, 1779, while the Continental Army was encamped in Middlebrook. George Washington and other senior generals were often guests at the house.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 17, 2008
8. Ruins of Staats Barn
A barn that used to stand at the Staats House location has fallen victim to the elements.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 12, 2014
9. Encampment at the Abraham Staats House
American soldiers drill prior to the Battle of Bound Brook.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,747 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 12, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on April 15, 2019, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7, 8. submitted on May 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on April 12, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
