National Register of Historic Places

Old Ryan Farm

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
September 9, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
71000507

About this property

The Old Ryan Farm, also known as the Benjamin Temple House and the Temple–Ryan Farmhouse, is a historic house built c. 1750 and located at 27 Federal City Road in the Ewingville section of Ewing Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 10, 1971, for its significance in agriculture and architecture. The house was moved from its original location on Pennington Road (New Jersey Route 31) in May 1973. The Benjamin Temple House is now operated as a historic house museum by the Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society.

Location

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.29094, -74.78350

Categories

AGRICULTUREARCHITECTURE
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 Old Ryan Farm listed on the National Register?

Old Ryan Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 9, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Old Ryan Farm?

Old Ryan Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Old Ryan Farm?

The period of significance for Old Ryan Farm is recorded as the industrial era.

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