Port_Republic_Historic_District_(New_Jersey)

Port Republic Historic District (Port Republic, New Jersey)

Port Republic Historic District (Port Republic, New Jersey)

Historic house in New Jersey, United States

The Port Republic Historic District is a 100-acre (40 ha) historic district located in the city of Port Republic in Atlantic County, New Jersey. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1991, for its significance in architecture, engineering, industry, and maritime history.[1] The district has 110 contributing buildings, including the individually listed Amanda Blake Store, and four other contributing sites.[3]

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History and description

The oldest part of the Franklin Inn and Store was constructed around 1750. The inn might be named after the New Jersey colonial governor, William Franklin, a frequent visitor. It was later owned by Sea Captain Micajah Smith in the late 18th century. The larger brick section was built around 1815 by Jonas Miller.[3] It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1940.[4] The Amanda Blake Store was built in 1884 and served as a general store and post office. St. Paul's Methodist Church was completed in 1871 and features Gothic architecture and Romanesque architecture.[3]

  • Historic Port Republic sign
  • HABS photo of the Franklin Inn and Store from 1940
  • Amanda Blake Store
  • St. Paul's Methodist Church

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "National Register Information System – (#91000596)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. [2]
    "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Atlantic County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. September 11, 2023. p. 9.
  3. [3]
    Ralph, MaryAnna (March 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Port Republic Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 40 photos
  4. [4]
    "Franklin Inn & Store". Historic American Buildings Survey. 1940.
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