About this property
The Steuben House is a noted example of Bergen Dutch sandstone architecture, located at New Bridge Landing on the Hackensack River in River Edge, in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It was confiscated from Loyalist Jan Zabriskie, and served as a military headquarters through much of the Revolutionary War. General George Washington made it his headquarters, September 4 to 17, 1780.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000381. It was listed on December 17, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Steuben House listed on the National Register?
Steuben House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 17, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Steuben House?
Steuben House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Steuben House?
The period of significance for Steuben House is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1780.
Can I research the history near Steuben House?
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