National Register of Historic Places

Hixson-Mixsell House

Springtown, Warren County, New Jersey
Listed
May 11, 2014
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
14000204

About this property

The Hixson–Mixsell House, also known as the Springtown Stagecoach Inn, is a historic building at 157 County Route 519 in the village of Springtown, in Pohatcong Township, Warren County, New Jersey. The main block was built c. 1836–1840, with a rear wing built between c. 1790 and 1840. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 2014 for its significance in architecture. In the 1760s, a land tract along the Pohatcong Creek, including the site of this house and the future village of Springtown, was purchased by Joseph Hixson. By 1801, Hixson had built a residence, sawmill, and gristmill here. After his death, the property was sold in 1814 to Jacob Mixsell and his son John. They built a distillery here. In 1836, Jacob sold the property to his son, David Mixsell, who later built the brick portion of this house. The main block is a two and one-half story brick building with Federal and Greek Revival styles and featuring Flemish bond on the east and south walls. The western half of the rear wing uses plank frame construction. Media related to Hixson–Mixsell House at Wikimedia Commons

Location

157 Cty. Rd. 519 (Pohatcong Township)
Springtown, Warren County, New Jersey
40.64777, -75.14844

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was Hixson-Mixsell House listed on the National Register?

Hixson-Mixsell House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 2014.

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Hixson-Mixsell House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Hixson-Mixsell House is recorded as the industrial era.

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