Flemington Historic District
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The Flemington Historic District is a historic district in the borough of Flemington in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. After evaluation by the state historic preservation office (SHPO), it was listed on New Jersey Register of Historic Places (NJRHP #1587)) and the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP #80002493) on September 17, 1980, for its significance in architecture and politics/government. One has been documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS). Union Hotel – Early 19th century hotel in downtown Flemington that served as a restaurant until its 2008 closure. The current structure dates to 1877, built on the site of what had been a stagecoach stop that dates to 1814. Hunterdon County Courthouse – Historic court house where the Lindbergh Trial took place. Now used for County offices. Fleming Castle / Samuel Fleming House – First house in Flemington, 5 Bonnell Street. Purchased by the Borough of Flemington in 2005 and operated as a historical museum by the Friends of Fleming Castle. Alexander Wurts Law Office – Erected in 1811 by Samuel L. Southard, who was later a U.S. Senator, Secretary of the Navy, and the 10th Governor of New Jersey. It was the law office of Peter D. Vroom, later the 9th Governor of New Jersey, from 1817 to 1819, and the law office of Alexander Wurts from 1820 to 1881. It was redesigned with Greek Revival style in 1840 by Mahlon Fisher. National Register of Historic Places listings in Hunterdon County, New Jersey Media related to Flemington Historic District at Wikimedia Commons Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NJ-771, "Hunterdon County Courthouse, Main & Court Streets, Flemington, Hunterdon County, NJ", 3 photos, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page HABS No. NJ-772, "Alexander Wurts Law Office, 59 Main Street, Flemington, Hunterdon County, NJ", 2 photos, 2 data pages, 1 photo caption page
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When was Flemington Historic District listed on the National Register?
Flemington Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 16, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Flemington Historic District?
Flemington Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
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The period of significance for Flemington Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
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