Asbury Historic District
Description
The Warne-Castner House is a two story brick building with Federal and Greek Revival influences. The rear wing is dated late 18th century, with the main block built from 1815 to 1818 and extended in 1846. Elisha S. Warne bought the property in 1815 and sold it to Reverend Jacob Castner in 1818.
The Asbury United Methodist Church is a one story brick building with a two and one-half story brick tower. It was built in 1914 with Victorian Gothic style. It is the third church constructed at this site. The first was founded by William McCullough and Bishop Francis Asbury in 1796. The second was built in 1842.
The district includes the Colonial Revival-style McCullough House, whose appearance was created by a major remodeling in c. 1908 to design by Easton architect William M. Michler. The Italianate style Brown/Wyckoff House was built c. 1855–60 by Dr. Robert B. Brown. It was then owned by Martin Wyckoff. The Greek Revival style Richey/Bristol House was built c. 1840–50 and bought by Catherine Richey. It was inherited by her daughter Anna Richey Bristol.
The former Presbyterian Church, built 1868–69, and the former elementary school, built 1919, both on School Street, are now residences. The church shows Italianate and Romanesque Revival styles.
Located along the Musconetcong River, the Hoffman Grist Mill was built c. 1863 for James M. Hoffman. In 1895, Harry M. Riddle founded the Asbury Graphite Company and converted the mill to a commercial graphite mill. It remained in operation until 1970. The Asbury Graphite Laboratory, located in Bethlehem Township, was built c. 1925–40.
Gallery
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Asbury United Methodist Church
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Former Presbyterian Church
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Former elementary school
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Brown/Wyckoff and Richey/Bristol Houses
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Hoffman Grist Mill
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Asbury Graphite Laboratory
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Warren County, New Jersey
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
References
- ^ "National Register Information System – (#93000132)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Warren County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. September 28, 2021. p. 2.
- ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Hunterdon County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. September 28, 2021. p. 1.
- ^ Bertland, Dennis N. (June 1992). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Asbury Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 15 photos
- ^ "Out Story". Asbury Carbons.
- ^ "FY 21 Preserve New Jersey Recommended Project Profiles". New Jersey Historic Trust.
External links
Media related to Asbury Historic District at Wikimedia Commons
- Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) No. NJ-699, "Reverend Jacob R. Castner Parsonage, Main Street, Asbury, Warren County, NJ", 10 photos, 26 measured drawings, 6 data pages, supplemental material
- "Methodist Church of Asbury". Historical Marker Database.
- "McCullough House". Historical Marker Database.