The Kirch–Ford House, also known as the Kirch–Ford–Terrill House, is a historic farmhouse located at the corner Reinman Road and Mount Bethel Road in Warren Township in Somerset County, New Jersey.[3] The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 20, 1988, for its significance in architecture and exploration/settlement.[4] It is now a historic house museum owned by the township.[5]
Kirch–Ford House | |
 Kirch–Ford House in 2020 | |
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| Location | 1 Reinman Road, Warren Township, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 40°38′03″N 74°30′11″W / 40.63417°N 74.50306°W |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002033[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 2585[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 20, 1988 |
| Designated NJRHP | September 15, 1988 |
History and description
editThe oldest part of the house was likely built by Thomas Terrill Sr. between 1766 and 1774. Several additions were later made to the house, including a two and one-half story section built c. 1795. After Terrill's death, his widow Tryphena married William Ford.[3] In 1830, the house was owned by Thomas Terrill Jr., who was the first Clerk of Warren Township. In 1857, the house was owned by John Kirch and it remained in the Kirch Family until 1978.[4] In 1980, it was purchased by the township.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "National Register Information System – (#88002033)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Somerset County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. September 30, 2020. p. 15.
- ^ a b c "Kirch–Ford–Terrill House". Somerset County Tourism.
- ^ a b Halsey, William T. (April 1987). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Kirch–Ford House". National Park Service. With accompanying 14 photos
- ^ "Kirch–Ford–Terrill House". Washington Township, Somerset County, New Jersey.
External links
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