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Peachfield

Coordinates: 40°2′6″N 74°48′9″W / 40.03500°N 74.80250°W / 40.03500; -74.80250
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Peachfield
Peachfield is located in Burlington County, New Jersey
Peachfield
Peachfield is located in New Jersey
Peachfield
Peachfield is located in the United States
Peachfield
Location180 Burrs Road, Westampton, New Jersey
Coordinates40°2′6″N 74°48′9″W / 40.03500°N 74.80250°W / 40.03500; -74.80250
Built1725
Built byHenry Burr; John Burr
NRHP reference No.73001085[1]
NJRHP No.879[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 19, 1973
Designated NJRHPFebruary 14, 1973

Peachfield is a historic mansion located at 180 Burrs Road, north of Mount Holly, in the township of Westampton in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States.[3] The house was built in 1725 by Henry Burr and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1973, for its significance in architecture.[1] It was expanded in 1732 by Henry's son, John Burr. According to the nomination form, the house remained in the Burr family for 201 years. It was renovated starting in 1931 under the supervision of the architect Brognard Oakie.[4]

The house is owned by the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of New Jersey and is operated as a historic house museum that is open for special events and by appointment.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System – (#73001085)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Burlington County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. March 25, 2024. p. 17.
  3. ^ "Peachfield, 1725". National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.
  4. ^ Baratta, Mrs. John B. L. (July 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Peachfield". National Park Service. With accompanying 2 photos
  5. ^ "Peachfield". The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of New Jersey.
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  • Official website Edit this at Wikidata – The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of New Jersey