Van Wickle House
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The Van Wickle House is a historical house located at 1289 Easton Avenue in Somerset, New Jersey
. It was built in 1722 by Symen Van Wickle aka Symen Van Wicklin.
who emigrated to New Amersfoort, which is now Flatlands, Brooklyn
, and married Elizabeth Van Liew. Around 1700, Evert purchased almost 800 acres (323.7 ha) of land on the Raritan River
in Somerset, New Jersey
. Evert had a son: Symen Van Wickle (c1700-1754) who married Geradina Couwenhoven (1705-?).
in 1722. The location was called the "upper fording place". Behind the house was the link between Middlebush, New Jersey
and Raritan Landing, New Jersey
called "Old Middlebush Road" (now DeMott Lane in Somerset, New Jersey
). Evert and Geradina had the following children: Elsje Van Wickle (c1723-?); Evert Van Wickle (c1726-?); Nicholas Van Wickle (c1728-?); Mattje Van Wickle (c1730-?); Seytje Van Wicklin (1732-?); Anne Van Wickle (c1734-?); Dinah Van Wickle (1734-?); and Mary Van Wickle (c1738-?).
was built between the Raritan River and the Van Wickle House.
for the name of their organization. Through fundraising and a Green Acres grant they were able to acquire and preserve the house. The Meadows Foundation runs programming at the Van Wickle house such as their Candlelight Concert and Fireside Chats series as well as seasonal celebrations such as Sinterklaas (Dutch Santa) Festival and, in cooperation the Franklin Township Parks and Recreation Department, programs such as the Pumpkin Patch Halloween Celebration and the Bunny Jamboree. Nominal donations accepted at events help with maintenance and restoration costs. The Symen Van Wickle House was added to the National Register of Historic Places
on December 4, 1973 as The Meadows, building #73001134.
Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located at the easternmost section within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey. At the 2000 United States Census, the CDP population was 23,040...
. It was built in 1722 by Symen Van Wickle aka Symen Van Wicklin.
Evert Van Wickle
Evert Van Wickle was a carpenter from the NetherlandsNetherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
who emigrated to New Amersfoort, which is now Flatlands, Brooklyn
Flatlands, Brooklyn
Flatlands is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. The area is part of Brooklyn Community Board 18.One of the original five Dutch towns on Long Island , this neighborhood was originally known as Nieuw Amersfoort, after the Dutch city of Amersfoort, but the name was changed to...
, and married Elizabeth Van Liew. Around 1700, Evert purchased almost 800 acres (323.7 ha) of land on the Raritan River
Raritan River
The Raritan River is a major river of central New Jersey in the United States. Its watershed drains much of the mountainous area of the central part of the state, emptying into the Raritan Bay on the Atlantic Ocean.-Description:...
in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located at the easternmost section within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey. At the 2000 United States Census, the CDP population was 23,040...
. Evert had a son: Symen Van Wickle (c1700-1754) who married Geradina Couwenhoven (1705-?).
Symen Van Wickle
Symen built his home facing the Raritan RiverRaritan River
The Raritan River is a major river of central New Jersey in the United States. Its watershed drains much of the mountainous area of the central part of the state, emptying into the Raritan Bay on the Atlantic Ocean.-Description:...
in 1722. The location was called the "upper fording place". Behind the house was the link between Middlebush, New Jersey
Middlebush, New Jersey
Middlebush is an unincorporated area and community located within Franklin Township in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It is perhaps most distinguished as being the host section for Franklin Township's municipal complex....
and Raritan Landing, New Jersey
Raritan Landing, New Jersey
Raritan Landing is an historical community in Piscataway Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, which was once an inland port, the farthest upstream point ocean-going ships could reach along the Raritan River, across from New Brunswick...
called "Old Middlebush Road" (now DeMott Lane in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset is a census-designated place and unincorporated area located at the easternmost section within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey. At the 2000 United States Census, the CDP population was 23,040...
). Evert and Geradina had the following children: Elsje Van Wickle (c1723-?); Evert Van Wickle (c1726-?); Nicholas Van Wickle (c1728-?); Mattje Van Wickle (c1730-?); Seytje Van Wicklin (1732-?); Anne Van Wickle (c1734-?); Dinah Van Wickle (1734-?); and Mary Van Wickle (c1738-?).
Delaware and Raritan Canal
Around 1835, the Delaware and Raritan CanalDelaware and Raritan Canal
The Delaware and Raritan Canal is a canal in central New Jersey, United States, built in the 1830s that served to connect the Delaware River to the Raritan River. It was intended as an efficient and reliable means of transportation of freight between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and New York City,...
was built between the Raritan River and the Van Wickle House.
Preservation
In 1976 the house was put up for sale and was eyed by developers until a grassroots group of concerned citizens organized to protect the historic house. "The Meadows" was a name long associated with the house so this group took the name The Meadows FoundationMeadows Foundation
The Meadows Foundation of Somerset County, New Jersey is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1978. It oversaw the restoration of seven historic houses in Somerset. The homes are on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places and the National Register of Historic Places.-Houses:* Van Liew-Suydam...
for the name of their organization. Through fundraising and a Green Acres grant they were able to acquire and preserve the house. The Meadows Foundation runs programming at the Van Wickle house such as their Candlelight Concert and Fireside Chats series as well as seasonal celebrations such as Sinterklaas (Dutch Santa) Festival and, in cooperation the Franklin Township Parks and Recreation Department, programs such as the Pumpkin Patch Halloween Celebration and the Bunny Jamboree. Nominal donations accepted at events help with maintenance and restoration costs. The Symen Van Wickle House was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
on December 4, 1973 as The Meadows, building #73001134.
External links
- Van Wickle House - Meadows Foundation