Arneytown Historic District

North Hanover Twp, Burlington County, NJ

   


Arneytown Historic District

Arneytown Historic District
Burlington County, New Jersey

National Register of Historic Places Nomination Summary

Location and Setting

Arneytown is a small rural hamlet located four miles east of Chesterfield and two miles north of Jacobstown, New Jersey. The historic district consists of about six houses along Provinceline Road, surrounded by open farmland and notable for its preservation of 18th and 19th-century architecture.

Historical Background

Architectural Significance

The district is distinguished by its 18th and early 19th-century houses, reflecting conservative vernacular styles and craftsmanship. Notable buildings include:

Community and Preservation

Significance

Official Status

Key Buildings Overview

Building Date Notable Features
Duncan MacKenzie Place (Thomas Woodward House) 1733 (brick); ~1780 (frame addition) Original woodwork, six fireplaces, central hall plan, paneled interiors
Myrtlebank (Wildes House) Pre-1731; early 19th-century expansion Georgian/Greek Revival, seven fireplaces, elliptical arch, fanlight, paneled staircase
Lawrie House Mid-18th century Former tavern, paneled fireplace walls, Georgian cupboards, original details
Other Houses Late 18th century Georgian mantels, corner cupboards, original interiors, some restoration

Summary Statement

Arneytown Historic District is a well-preserved rural hamlet in New Jersey, significant for its collection of 18th and 19th-century houses and its reflection of early community development patterns and architectural styles in the region. The district remains largely unaltered, serving as a historical example of a small, road-centered rural village.

Adapted from: Nancy Israel, Historic Sites Staff, Trenton Historic Sites Office, Arneytown Historic District, nomination document, 1974, National Register of Historic Places, Washington, D.C., accessed July, 2025.

Nearby Neighborhoods

Street Names
Provinceline Road


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