State House Historic District, historic district in Trenton, New Jersey

The State House Historic District is an approximately 25-acre area in Trenton, New Jersey, stretching along West State Street and Willow Street. The district contains the State House as the main government building, the Old Barracks Museum from 1758, and the Old Masonic Temple from 1793, along with numerous other structures spanning the 18th to 20th centuries.

The district covers West State and Willow Streets in Trenton and includes the New Jersey State House, the Old Barracks Museum and the Old Masonic Temple. The State House has been the seat of New Jersey's government since 1792. The Old Barracks were built in 1758 for British soldiers during the French and Indian War and later served as a military hospital during the Revolutionary War. The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The district's name reflects the State House, which serves as the seat of New Jersey government. The buildings display various architectural styles from different eras, and people continue to use the area for government business, visits, and community events. The place ties the past directly to the city's present-day life.

The district can be explored on foot, with sidewalks connecting the various buildings and plaques marking significant sites. Parking and public transportation are nearby, and the flat terrain makes it accessible for visitors with different mobility needs.

The Old Barracks Museum, built in 1758, is one of the oldest standing structures in Trenton and displays how soldiers lived during the colonial period. Its exhibits offer a rare window into the region's military history and the site's role during the wars of independence.