Griffith Morgan House

Griffith Morgan House is a three-story stone structure built in the late 1600s near where the Delaware River meets Pennsauken Creek in Camden County. The building retains its original floor plan and architectural details that reflect how homes were constructed during the earliest colonial settlement.

Construction began in 1693, making this one of New Jersey's oldest buildings from the early colonial period. The property was recognized for its historical value in 1973 when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The rooms show how a prosperous family lived by the Delaware River, with furnishings and daily objects from the 1770s that reflect the customs of the era. Visitors see both original pieces and reproductions that illustrate the habits and lifestyle of the region's inhabitants.

The house welcomes visitors and hosts demonstrations of open-hearth cooking methods in fall months, showing how food was actually prepared in that era. A dedicated committee manages the property and offers guided tours through the rooms.

The house sits near the point where the Delaware River forms the border between New Jersey and Pennsylvania, placing it within sight of Philadelphia's influence during colonial times. This location connected early settlers to the economic and political currents flowing from the young nation's capital region.

Location: New Jersey

GPS coordinates: 39.99000,-75.04860

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:04