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
Lamington Presbyterian Church
Lamington Historic District is located in Somerset County, New Jersey
Lamington Historic District
Lamington Historic District is located in New Jersey
Lamington Historic District
Lamington Historic District is located in the United States
Lamington Historic District
LocationLamington, Black River, Rattlesnake Bridge, and Cowperthwaite Roads, Lamington, New Jersey
Coordinates40°39′38″N 74°43′03″W / 40.66056°N 74.71750°W / 40.66056; -74.71750
Area84 acres (34 ha)
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.84002802[1]
NJRHP No.2461[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 21, 1984
Designated NJRHPMay 7, 1984

History and description

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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]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#84002802)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Somerset County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. September 11, 2023. p. 1.
  3. ^ a b c Ashton, Charles H. (June 1984). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Lamington Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 28 photos from 1984
  4. ^ "The History of Lamington Church". Lamington Presbyterian Church.
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