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Historical buildings in South Jersey come back from more than 400 years

Historical buildings in South Jersey come back from more than 400 years

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South Jersey is rich in history and architecture, and some current sights come from more than 400 years.

Here are websites that offer a look at the distant past:

NOTHNAGLE block cabin

According to Housekaboodle.com, the NOTHNAGLE Block Cabin is the oldest log cabin in America.

The cabin in the 406 Swedesboro Road in Gibbstown was built in 1638 by Anthony Neilson. Members of his family lived there for more than 100 years.

The cabin was recognized in 1922 by the library of the congress and the state register of historical sites and in 1976 in the National Register of Historic Places.

It was sold in 2023 for $ 135,000, far below the price of 2.3 million US dollars.

Revell House

The Revell House built in 1685 is one of South Jersey's oldest buildings.

The Revell House in Burlington City in the 213 Wood Street was built by George Hutchinson and later sold to Thomas Revell in 1696.

According to Revolutionarywarnewjersey.com, Benjamin Franklin spent time in the Revell House after running 50 miles from Perth Amboy to Burlington City to go to Philadelphia.

The Revell House is also called the “gingerbread house” because Franklin supposedly bought gingerbread there.

The chewing powell house

According to Glotwp.com, the house was built in 1688.

The house in Gloucester Township in the Good Intent Road was built by James Whitall and housed Richard Powell and his wife Charity Chew-Powell.

They had 21 children, with only one daughter. Seventeen of their sons served in the War of Independence.

A cemetery at private ownership holds the graves of Richard, charity and some of their sons.

Burlington County prison

Burlington County's prison, which is now a museum and a haunted traction, was built in 1811.

The prison, which was originally only coordinated only 40 inmates, was used until 1965.

Today the prison is known for its hiking tours and ghost stories. Content manufacturers, ghost hunters and paranormal researchers went through his corridors and fields, hoping to catch evidence of a secular presence.

Barclay farm

This landmark, which Cherry Hill belongs to, was built in 1816 by Farmer Joseph Thorn, according to the community's website.

The farmhouse and the 32 hectare property offer visitors the opportunity to observe the agricultural lifestyle and to participate in the landscape in South Jersey. “The website is listed in the national and state registers of historical places.

Paulsdale

This historical house, which was built by Benajmin Hooton in 1800, was the home of Alice Paul, who, according to Mount Laurel's website, campaigned for the right to vote for women and the change in equality.

It is now a national historical landmark and the home of the Alice Paul Institute.

Nick Butler is an Impact reporter for Courier Post, the Daily Journal and the Burlington County Times for Community News in South Jersey. Do you have tips or stories? Contact nbutler@gannett.com. Subscribe to stay in the loop.

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