National Register of Historic Places
President's House
President's House is a historic place in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000504.
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President's House
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About this place
What is President's House?
The President's House, also known as the John Maclean House, or simply the Maclean House, in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States, was built to serve as the home of the President of the College of New Jersey, which later became Princeton University. It was completed in 1756, the same year as Nassau Hall. United States Founding Father John Witherspoon lived here from 1768 through 1779, during which time he served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence. George Washington occupied Maclean House in January 1777, during the Battle of Princeton and in 1783 while Congress met in Nassau Hall.
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Listing details
- Name
- President's House
- City
- Princeton
- County
- Mercer County
- State
- New Jersey
- Listed on the National Register
- July 17, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71000504
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.34911, -74.66022
When was President's House listed on the National Register?
President's House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1971.
Where is President's House located?
President's House is located in Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey at approximately 40.34911, -74.66022. See the map above.
Is President's House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. President's House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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