National Register of Historic Places

Jugtown Historic District

Princeton Borough, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
January 22, 1987
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
86003670

About this property

The Jugtown Historic District consists of a cluster of historic buildings surrounding the intersection of Harrison Street and Nassau Street in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The settlement dates to colonial times and is sometimes known as Queenston. In 1987, the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Jugtown area was first settled by Europeans around 1730, springing up around a crossroads on the King's Highway. John Morton established the first pottery in the village in 1766. The 19th century saw the community grow, spurred by commercial development and trade on the Delaware and Raritan Canal. The latter half of the century saw the decline of Jugtown's industry. It was home to the short-lived Evelyn College for Women from 1887 to 1897. The district's character became mostly residential in the 20th century. Although the historic district was established in the 1980s, concerns over further development have arisen due to municipal zoning overlays.

Location

Princeton Borough, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.35443, -74.64663

Categories

COMMERCEEDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

University Cottage Club
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0.5 mi
Henry, Joseph, House
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Nassau Hall, Princeton University
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0.8 mi
Lake Carnegie Historic District
Listed
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Princeton Jan 3 1777
1777Revolutionary War
1 mi
Battle of Princeton
1777Revolutionary War
1.1 mi
Battle of Trenton (First)
1776Revolutionary War
10.8 mi

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When was Jugtown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Jugtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 22, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Jugtown Historic District?

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

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