National Historic Landmark

Fortune, T. Thomas, House

Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Listed
December 8, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76001171

About this property

The T. Thomas Fortune House, also known historically as Maple Hall, is a historic house at 94 Drs. James Parker Boulevard in Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Built in the mid-19th century, it was the home of Timothy Thomas Fortune (1856–1928), a leading African-American journalist and civil rights advocate, from 1901 to 1908. The house was named a National Historic Landmark in 1976. It is now owned by a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Fortune's legacy of activism and community involvement.

Location

94 W. Bergen Pl.
Red Bank, Monmouth County, New Jersey
40.34193, -74.07230

Categories

BLACKLITERATUREPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Monmouth Courthouse
1778Revolutionary War
10.6 mi
Battle of Monmouth (approach actions, 1778)
1778Revolutionary War
10.7 mi
Battle of Monmouth Jun 28 1778
1778Revolutionary War
11 mi
Battle of Freehold (Monmouth Second Phase)
1778Revolutionary War
11 mi

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When was Fortune, T. Thomas, House listed on the National Register?

Fortune, T. Thomas, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Fortune, T. Thomas, House?

Fortune, T. Thomas, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Fortune, T. Thomas, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fortune, T. Thomas, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Fortune, T. Thomas, House?

The period of significance for Fortune, T. Thomas, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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