Peachfield
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| Location | 180 Burrs Road, Westampton, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 40°2′6″N 74°48′9″W / 40.03500°N 74.80250°W |
| Built | 1725 |
| Built by | Henry Burr; John Burr |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001085[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 879[2] |
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| Added to NRHP | June 19, 1973 |
| Designated NJRHP | February 14, 1973 |
Peachfield is a historic mansion located at 180 Burrs Road, north of Mount Holly, in the township of Westampton in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States.[3] The house was built in 1725 by Henry Burr and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1973, for its significance in architecture.[1] It was expanded in 1732 by Henry's son, John Burr. According to the nomination form, the house remained in the Burr family for 201 years. It was renovated starting in 1931 under the supervision of the architect Brognard Oakie.[4]
The house is owned by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of New Jersey and is operated as a historic house museum that is open for special events and by appointment.[5]
See also
[edit]- National Register of Historic Places listings in Burlington County, New Jersey
- List of the oldest buildings in New Jersey
References
[edit]- ^ a b "National Register Information System – (#73001085)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Burlington County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. March 25, 2024. p. 17.
- ^ "Peachfield, 1725". National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.
- ^ Baratta, Mrs. John B. L. (July 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Peachfield". National Park Service. With accompanying 2 photos
- ^ "Peachfield". The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of New Jersey.
External links
[edit]- Official website
– The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of New Jersey
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- Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey
- Houses completed in 1725
- Houses in Burlington County, New Jersey
- Museums in Burlington County, New Jersey
- Historic house museums in New Jersey
- National Register of Historic Places in Burlington County, New Jersey
- Stone houses in New Jersey
- National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
- 1725 establishments in New Jersey
- New Jersey Register of Historic Places
- Westampton Township, New Jersey