Haworth in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Garret J. Durie House
Built c. 1811
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008
1. Garret J. Durie House Marker
An early 19th century example of Dutch Colonial architecture erected by Garret J. Durie on part of the estate of his father, John Durie. Garret J. Durie was a farmer whose 120 acre tract stretched eastward one mile to the Tenakill Brook. Located in what was once known as Schraalenburg, the house was occupied by Durie heirs – the Westervelt and Mount families – until 1946.
Erected by Bergen County Historical Society. (Marker Number 17.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the New Jersey, Bergen County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 40° 59.02′ N, 73° 58.57′ W. Marker is in Haworth, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is on Schraalenburg Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 371 Schraalenburg Road, Haworth NJ 07641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wortendyke Homesite (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Burying Ground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blanch-Haring House (approx. half a mile away); The Perry Cemetery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Hilderbrant Naugle House
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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 on Schraalenburg Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 23, 2008
3. Garret J. Durie House
Today, the Garret J. Durie House is a private residence in Haworth.
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 2,138 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
