Van Duyne–Jacobus House

The Van Duyne–Jacobus House is a historic stone farmhouse located at 29 Changebridge Road in the township of Montville in Morris County, New Jersey. The oldest section was built c. 1761–1778. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 1992, for its significance in architecture.^[1][3] It was listed as part of the Dutch Stone Houses in Montville Multiple Property Submission (MPS).^[4]

Van Duyne–Jacobus House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
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Location	29 Changebridge Road Montville, New Jersey
Coordinates	40°54′39″N 74°21′50″W
Area	16.5 acres (6.7 ha)
Built	c. 1761–1778
Architectural style	Colonial, Dutch Colonial
MPS	Dutch Stone Houses in Montville MPS
NRHP reference No.	91001929[1]
NJRHP No.	2162[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	January 17, 1992
Designated NJRHP	November 25, 1991

History and description

Martin Van Duyne Sr. purchased about 200 acres (81 ha) near Towaco in 1730. His son, Martin Van Duyne Jr., purchase a portion for his own farm in 1761. He built the stone farmhouse sometime after this and before 1778. His son, Richard Van Duyne, inherited the farm in 1811. Later, Timothy Jacobus purchased the property in 1863. The one and one-half story house has a gable roof and features local Dutch Colonial architecture.^[3]

See also

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

References

1. "National Register Information System – (#91001929)". 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. September 29, 2022. p. 12.
3. Foster, Janet W. (September 1990). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Van Duyne–Jacobus House". National Park Service. With accompanying 8 photos
4. Foster, Janet W. (September 1990). "Dutch Stone Houses in Montville". National Park Service.