About this property
The Boudinot–Southard Farmstead is located at 135 North Maple Avenue in Bernards Township of Somerset County, New Jersey. The property was purchased by Elias Boudinot in 1771. Featuring a Colonial Revival farmhouse, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2009, for its significance in agriculture, architecture, military and politics/government. The 37-acre (15 ha) farmstead includes four contributing buildings and two contributing structures. It is also known as the Ross Farm.
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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 09001101. It was listed on December 18, 2009.
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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 Boudinot-Southard Farmstead listed on the National Register?
Boudinot-Southard Farmstead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 2009.
What type of historic resource is Boudinot-Southard Farmstead?
Boudinot-Southard Farmstead is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Boudinot-Southard Farmstead?
The period of significance for Boudinot-Southard Farmstead is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1771.
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