Pursley's Ferry Historic District

Coordinates: 40°34′36″N 75°11′28″W / 40.57667°N 75.19111°W / 40.57667; -75.19111 (Pursley's Ferry Historic District)
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Pursley's Ferry Historic District
Hart Johnson House
Pursley's Ferry Historic District is located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Pursley's Ferry Historic District
Pursley's Ferry Historic District is located in New Jersey
Pursley's Ferry Historic District
Pursley's Ferry Historic District is located in the United States
Pursley's Ferry Historic District
LocationOld River Road at Church Road, Holland Township, New Jersey
Coordinates40°34′36″N 75°11′28″W / 40.57667°N 75.19111°W / 40.57667; -75.19111 (Pursley's Ferry Historic District)
Area61 acres (25 ha)
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.80002495[1]
NJRHP No.1598[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPOctober 8, 1980
Designated NJRHPJuly 12, 1978

Pursley's Ferry Historic District is a 61-acre (25 ha)

contributing buildings.[3]

History

Pursley's Ferry, also spelled Parsley, is located south of the mouth of the

Delaware Canal, Delaware and Raritan Canal and Belvidere Delaware Railroad during the early 19th century ended the need for the ferry.[3]

Description

The Hart Johnson House is a late 18th century two and one-half story brick farmhouse built with Federal style and featuring Flemish bond.[3]

  • Parsley Ferry on 1777 map by William Faden
    Parsley Ferry on 1777 map by William Faden
  • Historic District information sign
    Historic District information sign
  • Purcell/Brinks House at the ferry crossing
    Purcell/Brinks House at the ferry crossing

References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#80002495)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Hunterdon County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. March 23, 2021. p. 9.
  3. ^ a b c Karschner, Terry (January 1978). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Pursley's Ferry Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 21 photos