Sharpenstine Farmstead
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 |
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]
History[edit]
In 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[edit]
The 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[edit]
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Stone barn and other outbuildings -
Area view of farmstead
See also[edit]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Morris County, New Jersey
- German Valley Historic District
References[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[edit]
Media related to Sharpenstine Farmstead at Wikimedia Commons
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| Lists by county | ||
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- Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey
- National Register of Historic Places in Morris County, New Jersey
- Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey
- New Jersey Register of Historic Places
- Houses in Morris County, New Jersey
- Stone houses in New Jersey
- Federal architecture in New Jersey
- Farmhouses in the United States