Gen. Philemon Dickinson House
Gen. Philemon Dickinson House, Colonial residence in Trenton, United States.
The Gen. Philemon Dickinson House features stone and stucco construction with Italianate architectural elements from its mid-19th century remodeling.
General Philemon Dickinson purchased this property in July 1776, naming it The Hermitage and establishing it as a strategic residence during the American Revolutionary War.
First Lady Martha Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton were among the notable guests who visited this residence between 1790 and 1793.
The structure, now converted into apartments, stands at an angle to Colonial Avenue and remains accessible for architectural observation from the street.
The Trenton Historical Society has designated this National Register of Historic Places property as one of the ten most endangered buildings in the city.
Location: Trenton
GPS coordinates: 40.22670,-74.78360
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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