Maybury Hill

Maybury Hill is a 2.5-story residential house at 346 Snowden Lane constructed with fieldstone walls and brick chimneys positioned at each gable end. The structure features a gambrel-style roof and thick masonry exterior typical of its construction period.

Construction took place in 1725, and the house served as the birthplace and childhood residence of Joseph Hewes, a future signer of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The building experienced fire damage leading to reconstruction in 1735, with a connecting kitchen addition completed around 1753.

The interior preserves original Georgian elements including exposed wooden beams, detailed paneling, and a central hall plan with a full-depth parlor.

The property holds status on the National Register of Historic Places and the New Jersey Register of Historic Places, indicating its protected status. Visitors can observe the different construction phases of the building to understand how it evolved over time through its repairs and additions.

The interior preserves original Georgian elements including exposed wooden beams, detailed wooden paneling, and a central hall plan with a generous parlor space. These carefully maintained period details offer visitors a glimpse into early 18th-century domestic living.

Location: Princeton

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.36750,-74.64140

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:44