George Jr. and Sarah Morgan House
George Jr. and Sarah Morgan House, Historic house museum in Washington Township, US.
Description
The George Jr. and Sarah Morgan House is a two-story structure built from locally quarried sandstone with Georgian-style architecture located on Egg Harbor Road. It stands as part of a village complex that includes a former post office, a church building, and another historic farmhouse on the same grounds.
History
Built in 1765, the house represents residential construction from the colonial era and demonstrates construction techniques that were common in early America. It received National Register recognition in 2019.
Culture
The house serves as a museum within the Olde Stone House Historic Village, where visitors can see how families organized their daily lives in colonial New Jersey. The rooms display furnishings and objects that reflect the domestic routines of the period.
Practical
The site is easily accessible and allows you to visit several historic buildings in one location, all within walking distance of each other. Plan enough time to explore the buildings and grounds at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
The exterior walls were built entirely from stone quarried locally, giving the structure its distinctive light appearance and strength. This material choice shows how early residents used readily available resources to construct durable homes.
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