Terhune House

The Terhune House is a colonial stone structure in Wyckoff located at Godwin Avenue, displaying typical features of early American construction with thick stone walls and period details. The craftsmanship evident throughout shows how builders worked with local materials and traditional techniques that were common during that era.

The house was constructed in 1737 and underwent significant changes including renovations during the founding period of the modern United States. These alterations document how the structure adapted to the evolving needs of those who lived there.

The house reflects building traditions brought by Dutch and French Huguenot settlers whose influence remains visible in the craftsmanship and construction methods you can observe throughout the structure.

The property is located in Bergen County and forms part of a cluster of documented historic sites in the area. Its position in Wyckoff makes it easy to visit multiple historical locations during a single outing.

The Terhune family lineage connects this house to settlement patterns reaching back to their ancestors' arrival from the Netherlands. This family continuity across generations is rarely documented with such consistency in older regional properties.

Location: New Jersey

GPS coordinates: 41.00430,-74.15970

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:16