Ho Ho Kus in Bergen County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Rosencrantz Heritage
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
1. The Rosencrantz Heritage Marker
Mary Elizabeth Rosencrantz was born in the Hermitage and lived there until she died in 1970 at the age of 85. Unmarried and one of the last descendants of Elijah Rosencrantz who purchased the Hermitage in 1807, she knew the historical value of her home and willed it to the State of New Jersey for use as a museum and park. Here (circa 1890) she poses with a favorite doll near the south veranda of the house.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1970.
Location. 41° 0.42′ N, 74° 7.064′ W. Marker is in Ho Ho Kus, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Marker can be reached from North Franklin Turnpike (County Route 507), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the Hermitage, on the south side of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho Ho Kus NJ 07423, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Victorian Tea Party (a few steps from this marker); The Hermitage (a few steps from this marker); The “Bricks” (within shouting distance of this marker); Front Entrance (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosencrantz Cotton Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Leisure Activities
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More about this marker. The right side of the marker contains a 19th-century photograph depicting a young Elizabeth Rosencrantz at the Hermitage.
Also see . . . The Hermitage. Museum website homepage (Submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
2. The Rosencrantz Heritage Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
3. Marker at the Heritage
The south veranda of the Hermitage that is visible in the marker photograph can be seen here.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
4. Markers at the Hermitage
The Rosencrantz Heritage marker can be seen in this photo to the left of the veranda.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 5, 2011
5. The Heritage
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
