Abbott-Decou House

Abbott-Decou House
Location 58 Soloff Drive, Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey
Coordinates 40°11′08″N 74°43′11″W / 40.18556°N 74.71972°W / 40.18556; -74.71972Coordinates: 40°11′08″N 74°43′11″W / 40.18556°N 74.71972°W / 40.18556; -74.71972
Area 15 acres (6.1 ha)
Built 1797
Architect Samuel Abbott
Architectural style Georgian
NRHP Reference # 76001160
NJRHP # 1656[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP July 1, 1976
Designated NJRHP January 7, 1976

The Abbott-Decou House was built by Samuel Abbott in 1797 in what is now Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey. In 1888 it came into the possession of the DeCou family, whose matriarch, known locally as "Aunt Martha," had a considerable influence in local affairs. The house is considered a particularly fine example of 18th century Quaker Georgian architecture.[2]

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References

  1. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places — Mercer County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection — Historic Preservation Office. January 22, 2015.
  2. Clark, William J. (July 1, 1976). "Abbott-Decou House" (PDF). National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.


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