National Register of Historic Places

Van Duyne, James, Farm House

Towaco, Morris County, New Jersey
Listed
April 14, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003289

About this property

The James Van Duyne Farmhouse is a historic building located at 32 Waughaw Road in the Towaco section of the township of Montville in Morris County, New Jersey. The oldest section of the farmhouse was built in 1758. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1982, for its significance in exploration/settlement and politics/government. Martin Van Duyne purchased the land from Jacob Temont in 1730. His son, James Van Duyne, acquired the property in 1760. He likely built the house in 1758. His son, Ralph Van Duyne, inherited the property in 1811. His son, John R. Van Duyne, inherited it in 1826. The house was extended in 1857 by a two and one-half story stone wing. John's son, Harrison Van Duyne, inherited the house in 1874. He was the speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1881. The house was extended again in 1898. National Register of Historic Places listings in Morris County, New Jersey

Location

32 Waughaw Rd.
Towaco, Morris County, New Jersey
40.92560, -74.34804

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Sources

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

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When was Van Duyne, James, Farm House listed on the National Register?

Van Duyne, James, Farm House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 14, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Van Duyne, James, Farm House?

Van Duyne, James, Farm House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Van Duyne, James, Farm House is recorded as the industrial era.

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