Lamington Historic District

The Lamington Historic District is a 84-acre (34 ha) historic district located along Lamington, Black River, Rattlesnake Bridge, and Cowperthwaite Roads in the Lamington section of Bedminster Township in Somerset County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 21, 1984, for its significance in architecture, exploration/settlement, and religion. The district includes 11 contributing buildings and 3 contributing sites.^[3]

Lamington Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Lamington Presbyterian Church
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Location	Lamington, Black River, Rattlesnake Bridge, and Cowperthwaite Roads, Lamington, New Jersey
Coordinates	40°39′38″N 74°43′03″W
Area	84 acres (34 ha)
Architectural style	Greek Revival, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.	84002802[1]
NJRHP No.	2461[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	June 21, 1984
Designated NJRHP	May 7, 1984

History and description

The Lamington Presbyterian Church was built in 1826, replacing the original one built in 1740. A steeple and portico were added 1854. The church was moved and refurbished in 1885. It features Greek Revival architecture. The Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery has a historic section with the graves of several American Revolutionary War veterans, including John Honeyman and James Linn. The earliest known burial is dated 1740.^[3][4] The Ten Eyck House was built about 1890 and features vernacular Queen Anne style. The Lamington Black Cemetery was established in 1857. The schoolhouse was built in 1915 and was bought by the Lamington Presbyterian Church in 1963.^[3]

Gallery of contributing properties

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  Lamington Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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  Ten Eyck House
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  Lamington Black Cemetery
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  Schoolhouse

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Somerset County, New Jersey