About this property
The Burrough–Dover House , also known as the Burrough–Dover Farmhouse , is located in Pennsauken Township of Camden County, New Jersey, United States. The historic stone house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 25, 1973, for its significance in exploration/settlement. Restoration work on the house has been performed by the Pennsauken Historical Society. According to the nomination form, the house was built in 1710 by a member of the Burrough family, one of earliest settlers in the area. Thomas Burrough expanded the house in 1793.
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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 73001089. It was listed on October 24, 1973.
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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 Burrough-Dover House listed on the National Register?
Burrough-Dover House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 24, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Burrough-Dover House?
Burrough-Dover House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Burrough-Dover House?
The period of significance for Burrough-Dover House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1793.
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