John Reading Farmstead
John Reading Farmstead | |
HABS photo from 1963 | |
| Location | 76 River Road Raritan Township, New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Flemington, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40°31′30″N 74°50′13″W / 40.52500°N 74.83694°W |
| Area | 19.1 acres (7.7 ha) |
| Built | 1760 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 78001767 |
| NJRHP No. | 1618 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 1978 |
| Designated NJRHP | April 27, 1978 |
The John Reading Farmstead is a historic house located at 76 River Road by the South Branch Raritan River in Raritan Township, near Flemington in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was built in 1760 for John Reading, former governor of the Province of New Jersey, 1757–1758. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1978, for its significance in agriculture, architecture, politics, and exploration/settlement.