President's House
National Historic Landmark

President's House

Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
Listed
July 16, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
71000504

About this property

The President's House, also known as the John Maclean House, or simply the Maclean House, in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, was built to serve as the home of the President of the College of New Jersey, which later became Princeton University. It was completed in 1756, the same year as Nassau Hall. United States Founding Father John Witherspoon lived here from 1768 through 1779, during which time he served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence. George Washington occupied Maclean House in January 1777, during the Battle of Princeton and in 1783 while Congress met in Nassau Hall. It now serves as the home of the Alumni Association of Princeton University and houses over 20 staff, hosts many alumni functions and showcases Princeton memorabilia and a library of Princetoniana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.

Location

Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
40.34911, -74.66022

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Sources

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

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When was President's House listed on the National Register?

President's House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1971.

What type of historic resource is President's House?

President's House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is President's House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. President's House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for President's House?

The period of significance for President's House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1756.

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