National Register of Historic Places

Harbourton Historic District

Harbourton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
December 31, 1974
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
74001167

About this property

Harbourton is an unincorporated community located within Hopewell Township in Mercer County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located on County Route 579 at the intersection with Harbourton-Mount Airy Road. The Harbourton Historic District, encompassing the community, was listed on the state and national registers of historic places in 1974. The Harbourton Historic District is a 7-acre (2.8 ha) historic district encompassing the community around the junction of Harbourton/Rocktown and Harbourton/Mt. Airy Roads. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974 for its significance in agriculture, architecture, and commerce. The district includes seven contributing buildings. The oldest section of the village store was built in 1768, and operated as a store until 1962. It is now a private residence. The Baptist Church features Carpenter Gothic architecture. All of Hopewell Township, including Harbourton, is served by the Hopewell Valley Regional School District. National Register of Historic Places listings in Mercer County, New Jersey Media related to Harbourton, New Jersey at Wikimedia Commons

Location

Harbourton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.35223, -74.85289

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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1777Revolutionary War
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Battle of Trenton Dec 26 1776
1776Revolutionary War
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First Battle of Trenton
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When was Harbourton Historic District listed on the National Register?

Harbourton Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Harbourton Historic District?

Harbourton Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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