Grimes Homestead, Historic house in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, US.
The Grimes Homestead stands at 4 Craven Road, displaying architectural elements of late 18th-century residential construction in Morris County, New Jersey.
Dr. John Grimes, born in this house in 1802, operated it as a station on the Underground Railroad, facing legal consequences for helping enslaved people escape.
The property represents the resistance against slavery through its connection to the Underground Railroad network and Quaker anti-slavery movement in New Jersey.
The National Register of Historic Places designation provides opportunities for federal tax credits and preservation grants to maintain the property's historical features.
The homestead maintains its original position at coordinates 40.878222°N and 74.434194°W, surrounded by two acres of land in Mountain Lakes.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 40.87560,-74.43750
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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