Leonard Neighbor Farmstead

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Leonard Neighbor Farmstead
Leonard Neighbor Farmstead, Washington Township, Morris County, NJ.jpg
Leonard Neighbor Farmstead in 2021
Leonard Neighbor Farmstead is located in Morris County, New Jersey
Leonard Neighbor Farmstead
Location177 West Mill Road,
Washington Township, New Jersey
Nearest cityLong Valley, New Jersey
Coordinates40°46′24″N 74°47′37″W / 40.77333°N 74.79361°W / 40.77333; -74.79361Coordinates: 40°46′24″N 74°47′37″W / 40.77333°N 74.79361°W / 40.77333; -74.79361
Area122 acres (49 ha)
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Federal
MPSStone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township
NRHP reference No.92000374[1]
NJRHP No.2263[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 1, 1992
Designated NJRHPMarch 9, 1992

The Leonard Neighbor Farmstead is a historic house located at 177 West 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 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[]

Leonard Neighbor (1698–1766), born Leanhart Nachbar, was a Moravian settler who moved here in 1738. His great-grandson, Leonard Neighbor (1802–1880) purchased this subdivision in 1829. Leonard's brother, Jacob Wise Neighbor (1805–1889), owned the nearby Jacob Wise Neighbor House, also listed on the NRHP.[3]

Description[]

The main house is a 2+1⁄2-story stone building with a hip roof. It was built c. 1830–1840 with Federal/Greek Revival style. The 122-acre (49 ha) property has five contributing buildings, including the main house, an English barn and a spring/wash house.[3]

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References[]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#92000374)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b c Bertland, Dennis N. (September 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Neighbor, Leonard, Farmstead". National Park Service. With accompanying 12 photos
  4. ^ Bertland, Dennis N. (May 1, 1992). "Stone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey". National Park Service.

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