John Richey House

United States historic place
John Richey House
40°43′05.3″N 75°0′03.4″W / 40.718139°N 75.000944°W / 40.718139; -75.000944
Area34 acres (14 ha)
Builtc. 1785–1800
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.02000216[1]
NJRHP No.3956[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 20, 2002
Designated NJRHPJanuary 8, 2002

The John Richey House is a historic farmhouse located at 6 Schnetzer Lane in Franklin Township of Warren County, New Jersey, United States. It was built c. 1785–1800 and is on a working farm with 34 acres (14 ha). The farmhouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 2002, for its significance in architecture.[3]

History and description

Around 1785, John Richey purchased 243 acres (98 ha) of farmland from George Baylor. Richey owned a general store in Asbury and was a trustee of the Mansfield Woodhouse Presbyterian Church near Washington. The farmhouse is a two and one-half story brick building featuring Federal architecture. It was built c. 1785–1800 and enlarged in 1950 with a two-story frame addition. A spring house also contributes to the listing.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#02000216)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Warren County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. September 11, 2023. p. 2.
  3. ^ a b Seiwell, Hattie M. (July 2000). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: John Richey House". National Park Service. With accompanying 24 photos
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