National Register of Historic Places

Pursley's Ferry Historic District

Holland, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Listed
October 7, 1980
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
80002495

About this property

Pursley's Ferry Historic District is a 61-acre (25 ha) historic district located along Old River Road near Church Road by the Delaware River in Holland Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 8, 1980 for its significance in architecture, commerce, and transportation. The district includes 4 contributing buildings. Pursley's Ferry, also spelled Parsley, is located south of the mouth of the Musconetcong River. Starting sometime after 1742, the ferry went across the Delaware River to transport goods to and from the Durham Mill and Furnace in Pennsylvania. The Purcell/Brinks House was the tavern at the crossing managed by Thomas Pursell and later by Daniel Brinks. The building of the Delaware Canal, Delaware and Raritan Canal and Belvidere Delaware Railroad during the early 19th century ended the need for the ferry. The Hart Johnson House is a late 18th century two and one-half story brick farmhouse built with Federal style and featuring Flemish bond. Media related to Pursley's Ferry Historic District at Wikimedia Commons

Location

Holland, Hunterdon County, New Jersey
40.57721, -75.19038

Categories

COMMERCEHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALTRANSPORTATIONARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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When was Pursley's Ferry Historic District listed on the National Register?

Pursley's Ferry Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 7, 1980.

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Pursley's Ferry Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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