About this property
The Grimes Homestead, also known as Grimes Farm, is a historic home in Mountain Lakes, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It was constructed in the late 18th Century and served as a way station on the Underground Railroad for runaway slaves. Anti-slavery advocate and Quaker, Dr.
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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 77000900. It was listed on March 31, 1977.
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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 Grimes Homestead listed on the National Register?
Grimes Homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 31, 1977.
What type of historic resource is Grimes Homestead?
Grimes Homestead is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Grimes Homestead?
The period of significance for Grimes Homestead is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Grimes Homestead?
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