Van Syckel, New Jersey
Van Syckel (also spelled Van Syckle) is an unincorporated community located within Union Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.[1][2] The Van Syckel Corner District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Van Syckel, New Jersey | |
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 Historic Van Syckel Tavern | |
  Van Syckel, New Jersey Location of Van Syckel in Hunterdon County Inset: Location of county within the state of New Jersey  Van Syckel, New Jersey Van Syckel, New Jersey (New Jersey)  Van Syckel, New Jersey Van Syckel, New Jersey (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°38′59″N 74°58′14″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Hunterdon |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 881429[1] |
Historic district
Van Syckel Corner District | |
| Area | 379 acres (153 ha) |
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| Built | 1763 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian, Georgian, Vernacular Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001495[3] |
| NJRHP No. | 1640[4] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 8, 1979 |
| Designated NJRHP | August 9, 1979 |
The Van Syckel Corner District is a historic district encompassing the village. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 1979 for its significance in agriculture, architecture, and commerce. The Van Syckel Tavern was built in 1763 by David Reynolds at the intersection of Van Syckels Corner and Norton Roads.[5]
References
- "Van Syckel". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Locality Search, State of New Jersey. Accessed February 7, 2015.
- "National Register Information System – (#79001495)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Hunterdon County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. September 30, 2020. p. 16.
- Karschner, Terry (March 1979). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Van Syckel Corner District". National Park Service. Retrieved December 4, 2020. With accompanying 30 photos
External links
- "Van Syckel's Tavern". The Historical Marker Database.
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