About this property
The Hunt Farmstead is a historic farmhouse on a 12-acre (4.9 ha) farmstead at 197 Blackwell Road in the Rosedale section of Hopewell Township on the border with Lawrence Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 1988, for its significance in architecture and exploration/settlement. The house is now the headquarters of the Mercer County Park Commission and is located in the Rosedale Park section of the…
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100006316. It was listed on March 28, 2021.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Hunt Farmstead Historic District listed on the National Register?
Hunt Farmstead Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 2021.
What type of historic resource is Hunt Farmstead Historic District?
Hunt Farmstead Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Hunt Farmstead Historic District?
The period of significance for Hunt Farmstead Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
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