Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House

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Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House
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Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House
Location430 S. Randolphville Road, Piscataway, New Jersey
Coordinates 40°32′56″N74°27′45″W / 40.54889°N 74.46250°W / 40.54889; -74.46250
Area15 acres (6.1 ha)
Built1825 (1825)
ArchitectEphraim Fitz Randolph
NRHP reference No. 73001114 [1]
NJRHP No.1910 [2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 14, 1973
Designated NJRHPAugust 2, 1972

The Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House is a historic house located at 430 S. Randolphville Road in the Randolphville section of Piscataway in Middlesex County, New Jersey. Built in 1825, it was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey in 1936. [3] The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1973, for its significance in architecture. [4]

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History and description

Benjamin F. Randolph, originally Fitz-Randolph, emigrated from England in 1684. His son Moleson settled in Middlesex County. His son Ruene's son Ephraim, born in 1786, was the builder of the two-story frame house. [4] Staats F. Randolph purchased it in 1858. [3]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System  (#73001114)". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Middlesex County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. September 11, 2023. p. 12.
  3. 1 2 "Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House". Historic American Buildings Survey. 1936.
  4. 1 2 Bruno, Henry L. (March 1973). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Ephraim Fitz-Randolph House". National Park Service. With accompanying photo