Millstone Historic District

The Millstone Historic District is a historic district located in Millstone, Somerset County, New Jersey. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1976 for its significance in education, military history, settlement, and transportation. It includes 58 contributing buildings.^[3]

Millstone Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Borough Hall
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Location	Amwell and River Roads, Millstone, New Jersey
Coordinates	40°29′56″N 74°35′18″W
Area	80 acres (32 ha)
Built	1777 (1777)
Architectural style	Mid 19th Century Revival, Federal, Dutch Colonial
NRHP reference No.	76001188[1]
NJRHP No.	2533[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	September 13, 1976
Designated NJRHP	October 4, 1974

Significant contributing properties

John Van Doren House The John Van Doren House was built c. 1755. It served as the headquarters for General George Washington on the night of January 3–4, 1777, after the Battle of Princeton.[4][5]

Hillsborough Reformed Church The Hillsborough Reformed Church was built 1828. The congregation has been active since 1766.[3][6]

Borough Hall Borough Hall was built c. 1850. It was a one-room school house from 1860 to 1944.[3]

Blacksmith Shop The Blacksmith Shop, also called the Old Millstone Forge, was built c. 1740. It now serves as a museum.[3][5]

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Somerset County, New Jersey
• List of the oldest buildings in New Jersey