Peter Kemble House

The Peter Kemble House is a two-and-a-half-story Georgian residence with Federal and Colonial Revival details in Morris County. The structure combines its original framework with later additions that reflect how it evolved over time.

The house was built in 1750 by Peter Kemble, a prominent figure in colonial New Jersey government. During the American Revolution, General Anthony Wayne used the building as military quarters.

The house shows how owners adapted their residences to match changing tastes across the 1700s and 1800s. The layers of different styles visible in the building tell a story of evolving ideas about what a fine home should look like.

The house sits at the intersection of Mount Kemble Avenue and Old Camp Road and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors should note this is a preserved historic residence that maintains the character of early New Jersey.

The building was moved about 700 feet (200 meters) closer to Morristown in 1840 when Richard Kemble sold the property to Harry S. Hoyt. This unusual relocation was a rare example of how property owners in the 1800s handled real estate to achieve better positioning.

Location: Harding Township

Inception: 1750

GPS coordinates: 40.75833,-74.52417

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22