Ramsey in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Stone House
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 19, 2009
1. Old Stone House Marker
Dutch Colonial farmhouse built in the early 1700s. Both carved date of 1747 found on an old barn beam and the rubble stone construction of the house place it in this early period. Minutes of the East New Jersey Board of Proprietors and existing public records lead to the belief house was built by a Westervelt, early owners of the land, (a part of the much disputed Ramapough tract). According to recently discovered records, the house served as a tavern during the 18th century. Thus came the persistent legend that Aaron Burr stopped here for liquid refreshment en route to the Hermitage. The house is on both the State and National Register of Historic Places.
Sponsored by the Ramsey Historical Association 1981
Erected 1981 by Ramsey Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1747.
Location. 41° 4.371′ N, 74° 8.569′ W. Marker is in Ramsey, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker is at the intersection of Island Road and Spring Street, on the right when traveling north on Island Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ramsey NJ 07446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Master Sergeant Charles E. Hosking, Jr. Memorial
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Regarding Old Stone House. The Ramsey Historical Association furnishes, maintains and operates the Old Stone House as a museum and educational facility.
The Old Stone House is Ramsey's oldest building. It was built as a Dutch colonial farmhouse in the 1700s. Rubble stone, clay mortar, chopped straw, and hog's hair were used in its construction. It became a stagecoach stop, with a barn across the street for the changing of teams of horses.
In the early 1950s, the house and property were purchased by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, with the idea to demolish the house to facilitate construction of a Route 17 overpass. The state was persuaded to spare the building, thanks to many letters and petitions by the Ramsey Women's Club and others.
In 1977, the Old Stone House
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 19, 2009
2. The Old Stone House and Marker
In 2000, the "Stone by Stone" docudrama of the Old Stone House's history was recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a "Save America's Treasures" project.
Open Houses at the Old Stone House Museum are in April, May, June, October, and December, one Sunday per month.
Also see . . . Ramsey Historical Association. (Submitted on November 19, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 29, 2009
3. Old Stone House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,770 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on December 10, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
