National Register of Historic Places

Wood Mansion House

Millville City, Cumberland County, New Jersey
Listed
December 24, 2013
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
13000975

About this property

The Wood Mansion House, also known as the David Wood Mansion, is a historic stone house located at 821 Columbia Avenue in the city of Millville in Cumberland County, New Jersey. The oldest section of the house was built c. 1814 by David C. Wood. It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1992. The mansion was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 2013, for its significance in the area of industry from 1814 to 1926. Industrialist David C. Wood (1781–1859) built an iron furnace here by the Maurice River in 1814. The two-story house was built in three sections. The first was built c. 1814 in Federal style, the second c. 1864 built by George Wood (1842–1926) with Italianate style, and the third c. 1864–1866. National Register of Historic Places listings in Cumberland County, New Jersey Media related to Wood Mansion House at Wikimedia Commons Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NJ-1197, "David Wood Mansion, 821 Columbia Avenue, Millville, Cumberland County, NJ", 2 photos, 4 data pages

Location

821 Columbia Ave.
Millville City, Cumberland County, New Jersey
39.40481, -75.04476

Categories

INDUSTRY
Sources

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When was Wood Mansion House listed on the National Register?

Wood Mansion House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 24, 2013.

What type of historic resource is Wood Mansion House?

Wood Mansion House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Wood Mansion House?

The period of significance for Wood Mansion House is recorded as the industrial era.

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