Old Tappan in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Haring, Jr. House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008
1. John Haring, Jr. House
Built about 1836 by John Haring, Jr., the house is an example of Greek Revival architecture and retains many original features. Harings homestead was on 14½ acres but he also owned adjacent lands which he farmed for decades. Daughter Sarah Elizabeth, wife of Jacob G. Demarest, a merchant, inherited the premises. In 1908 it came into possession of Nellie and Walter Fred and in 1959 it was purchased by the Williams family.
Erected 1990 by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 97.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 41° 0.613′ N, 74° 0.125′ W. Marker is in Old Tappan, New Jersey, in Bergen County. It is at the intersection of Old Tappan Road and Leoson Pkwy, on the right when traveling west on Old Tappan Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 392 Old Tappan Road, Westwood NJ 07675, United States of America.
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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, 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: Baylor Massacre Millstone (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gravesite (approx. 0.4 miles away); A Night of Savage Cruelty (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Baylor Massacre (approx. 0.4 miles away); The British General (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Third Continental Light Dragoons (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Price of Freedom: A Patriots Grave (approx. 0.4 miles away); Propaganda: The Mighty Pen (approx. 0.4 miles away).
Also see . . . Bergen County Historical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on May 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008
2. Marker and John Haring, Jr. House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008
3. Marker on Old Tappan Road
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008
4. John Haring, Jr. House
Today, the John Haring, Jr. House is a private residence in Old Tappan.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,030 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
