National Register of Historic Places

Mount Airy Historic District

West Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Listed
November 13, 1989
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
89001943

About this property

Mount Airy is an unincorporated community located within West Amwell Township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. A mill existed on the Alexauken Creek east of Mount Airy prior to the Revolution. By 1881, Mount Airy had a school, store, church, wagon and blacksmith shop, grist-mill, and about 12 dwellings. Prior to 1881 a hotel was located at the settlement. The Mount Airy Historic District is a 105-acre (42 ha) historic district encompassing the community. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1989, for its significance in architecture, commerce, industry, and settlement. The district includes 26 contributing buildings, and two contributing sites. The Old Mount Airy Tavern was built in the late 18th century and was a stage coach stop on the Old York Road. Holcombe's Storehouse is a late 18th century two and one-half story coursed rubble stone building with overhanging hoist. Both have been converted into residences. The Gothic Revival style Second English Presbyterian Church of Amwell, also known as the Mount Airy Presbyterian Church, was built in 1874. The church was founded in 1754. The cemetery was started in the mid 18th century. Media related to Mount Airy, New Jersey at Wikimedia Commons

Location

West Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
40.40066, -74.90455

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was Mount Airy Historic District listed on the National Register?

Mount Airy Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Mount Airy Historic District?

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

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