Benjamin Shotwell House
Benjamin Shotwell House, Colonial house in Edison, United States
The Benjamin Shotwell House stands at 26 Runyon's Lane in Edison Township, featuring architectural elements characteristic of eighteenth-century residential construction in New Jersey.
Benjamin Shotwell purchased 27.5 acres from Jonathan Dunham and Joseph FitzRandolph in 1775, establishing this property during the early development of Piscataway Township.
The Historic American Buildings Survey documented this residence in 1938, recognizing its importance as an example of colonial architecture in Middlesex County.
Located near Interstate Route 287, the house received National Register of Historic Places designation on June 4, 1987, and remains accessible for architectural research.
The property remained in the Runyon family's possession for 145 years, from 1801 until 1946, maintaining its original structural integrity throughout generations.
Location: New Jersey
GPS coordinates: 40.54720,-74.40440
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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