National Register of Historic Places

Lamington Historic District

Lamington, Somerset County, New Jersey
Listed
June 20, 1984
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
84002802

About this property

The Lamington Historic District is an 84-acre (34 ha) historic district located along Lamington, Black River, Rattlesnake Bridge, and Cowperthwaite Roads in the Lamington section of Bedminster Township in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1984, for its significance in architecture, exploration/settlement, and religion. The district includes 11 contributing buildings and 3 contributing sites. The Lamington Presbyterian Church was built in 1826, replacing the original one built in 1740. A steeple and portico were added 1854. The church was moved and refurbished in 1885. It features Greek Revival architecture. The Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery has a historic section with the graves of several American Revolutionary War veterans, including John Honeyman and James Linn. The earliest known burial is dated 1740. The Ten Eyck House was built about 1890 and features vernacular Queen Anne style. The Lamington Black Cemetery was established in 1857. The schoolhouse was built in 1915 and was bought by the Lamington Presbyterian Church in 1963. National Register of Historic Places listings in Somerset County, New Jersey Media related to Lamington Historic District at Wikimedia Commons

Location

Lamington, Somerset County, New Jersey
40.66051, -74.71756

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURERELIGION
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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When was Lamington Historic District listed on the National Register?

Lamington Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 20, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Lamington Historic District?

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

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