National Register of Historic Places

Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead

Harmony, Warren County, New Jersey
Listed
December 28, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05001484

About this property

The Van Nest–Hoff–Vannatta Farmstead is a historic property along County Route 519 (Belvidere Road) in Harmony Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. It is administered by the Harmony Township Historical Society. The farmstead was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 2005, for its significance in agriculture and architecture. The tract of 768 acres (311 ha) was first settled by John Van Nest in 1763, and subsequently owned by John and Abel Hoff during the early 19th century, followed by William M. Vannatta. In 1856, Vannatta (originally van Etten) acquired the southern half of what was by then a 590-acre (240 ha) tract containing the farmstead. Vannatta moved to the Italianate-style house overlooking the farmstead sometime in the 1860s, after which the farmstead was rented to a succession of tenant farmers. These tenant farmers included Jacob Fry in the 1860s, John Koch in the 1930s, Russell Reeder in the 1940s, and Shorty Featherman from 1945 to 1960.

Location

Harmony, Warren County, New Jersey
40.76305, -75.12985

Categories

ARCHITECTUREAGRICULTURE
Sources

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

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When was Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead listed on the National Register?

Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 28, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead?

Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead is recorded as the industrial era.

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