National Register of Historic Places

Morven

Morven is a historic place in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000503.

Princeton, Mercer County, New JerseyListed January 25, 1971NRIS #71000503★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Morven?

Morven, known officially as Morven Museum & Garden, is a historic 18th-century house in Princeton, New Jersey. It served as the governor's mansion for nearly four decades in the 20th century, and has been designated a National Historic Landmark for its association with Richard Stockton (1730-1781), a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence.

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Listing details

Name
Morven
City
Princeton
County
Mercer County
Listed on the National Register
January 25, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000503
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.34789, -74.66725
When was Morven listed on the National Register?

Morven was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971.

Where is Morven located?

Morven is located in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey at approximately 40.34789, -74.66725. See the map above.

Is Morven a National Historic Landmark?

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