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Boxwood Hall

Boxwood Hall is a historic place in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000397.

Elizabeth, Union County, New JerseyListed December 18, 1970NRIS #70000397★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Boxwood Hall?

Boxwood Hall State Historic Site, located at 1073 East Jersey Street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a historic house museum operated by the state of New Jersey. Boxwood Hall was built about 1750, and is a National Historic Landmark for its association with Founding Father Elias Boudinot (1740-1821), who lived here from 1772 to 1795. Boudinot, a lawyer, politician, and diplomat, was president of the Continental Congress 1782–83.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Boxwood Hall
City
Elizabeth
County
Union County
State
New Jersey
Listed on the National Register
December 18, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000397
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.66413, -74.20985
When was Boxwood Hall listed on the National Register?

Boxwood Hall was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1970.

Where is Boxwood Hall located?

Boxwood Hall is located in Elizabeth, Union County, New Jersey at approximately 40.66413, -74.20985. See the map above.

Is Boxwood Hall a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Boxwood Hall is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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