Port_Colden_Historic_District

Port Colden Historic District

Port Colden Historic District

Historic district in New Jersey, United States

The Port Colden Historic District is a 91-acre (37 ha) historic district in the Port Colden section of Washington Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States. It was an important transportation location, being on the Morris Canal. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1999 for its significance in transportation, development pattern, commerce, education, and architecture from 1824 to 1924.[1] It includes 59 contributing buildings, 3 contributing sites, and 3 contributing objects.[3]

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History and description

The community grew after the Morris Canal opened in 1831. It had a boat basin, Lock 6 West, and Inclined Plane 6 West, one of three double-track inclined planes on the canal. The three-story brick Port Colden Manor was built in 1835 and features Greek Revival architecture as seen in the full-height portico with six massive square pillars. The Port Colden United Methodist Church, designed by architect A.H. Price with Carpenter Gothic architecture and Stick style, was built around 1892–1893. The former Port Colden Schoolhouse was built in 1869 and features Italianate and Gothic Revival styles.[3]

  • Morris Canal, Inclined Plane 6 West
  • Port Colden United Methodist Church
  • Former Port Colden Schoolhouse
  • View of contributing properties at the intersection of Lock Street and Port Colden Road

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "National Register Information System – (#98001639)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. [2]
    "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Warren County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. December 27, 2023. p. 7.
  3. [3]
    Bertland, Dennis N. (April 1998). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Port Colden Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 28 photos
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