The Sharpenstine Farmstead is a historic farmhouse located at 98 East Mill Road near Long Valley in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1992, for its significance in architecture. The 22.4-acre (9.1 ha) farm overlooks the valley formed by the South Branch Raritan River.[3] The house is part of the Stone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township Multiple Property Submission (MPS).[4]
Sharpenstine Farmstead | |
 Sharpenstine Farmstead in 2021 | |
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| Location | 98 East Mill Road, Washington Township, New Jersey |
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| Nearest city | Long Valley, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40°47′11″N 74°45′50″W / 40.78639°N 74.76389°W |
| Area | 22.4 acres (9.1 ha) |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| MPS | Stone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township |
| NRHP reference No. | 92000376[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 2266[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 1, 1992 |
| Designated NJRHP | March 9, 1992 |
History
editIn 1749, the property was bought by John Peter Sharpenstine (1746–1826). In 1826, it was inherited by his son David Sharp (1786–1864).[3]
Description
editThe central part of the farmhouse is a stone building with a gable roof and Federal style. The property has six contributing buildings, including the main house, a stone barn with a gambrel roof and a wagon house.[3]
Gallery
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Stone barn and other outbuildings -
Area view of farmstead
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "National Register Information System – (#92000376)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Morris County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. March 23, 2021. p. 24.
- ^ a b c Bertland, Dennis N. (September 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Sharpenstine Farmstead". National Park Service. With accompanying 9 photos
- ^ Bertland, Dennis N. (May 1, 1992). "Stone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey". National Park Service.
External links
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Media related to Sharpenstine Farmstead at Wikimedia Commons
