Baker–Duderstadt Farm

The Baker–Duderstadt Farm is a historic farmstead located at 30 DuBois Road in Warren Township of Somerset County, New Jersey. The 24-acre (9.7 ha) farm, along with five contributing buildings, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 26, 2008, for its significance in architecture and ethnic heritage.[3]

Baker–Duderstadt Farm
Baker–Duderstadt farmhouse in 2016
Baker–Duderstadt Farm is located in Somerset County, New Jersey
Baker–Duderstadt Farm
Baker–Duderstadt Farm
Baker–Duderstadt Farm is located in New Jersey
Baker–Duderstadt Farm
Baker–Duderstadt Farm
Baker–Duderstadt Farm is located in the United States
Baker–Duderstadt Farm
Baker–Duderstadt Farm
Location30 DuBois Road,
Warren Township
Coordinates40°38′03″N 74°29′50″W
Area24 acres (9.7 ha)
Architectural styleGerman: Half-timbered
NRHP reference No.08001109[1]
NJRHP No.4262[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 26, 2008
Designated NJRHPSeptember 17, 2008

History

In the 1840s, John Baker, a German immigrant, purchased farmland here. According to family history, his son, George, built the Half-Timbered Barn between 1847 and 1849. In 1865, George sold the farm to his sister, Sophia, who was married to Charles Zimmer. They deeded the farm to their daughter, Kate, one part in 1884 and another in 1886. Kate was married to Hugo Duderstadt. Their son, George S. Duderstadt, born in 1879, later owned the farm and was active in the community. The Duderstadt family sold the farm to the county in 1998.[3]

Contributing properties

The Baker–Duderstadt Farmhouse, built in the early 20th century, is a two and one-half story building. The Half-Timbered Barn was built mid 19th century. It was constructed with a German, half-timbered style. The building is now protected with exterior plywood. It has a Jerkinhead roof. The nearby Large Barn is also contributing.[3]

  • Half-Timbered Barn, foreground; Large Barn, background
    Half-Timbered Barn, foreground; Large Barn, background

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#08001109)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Somerset County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. September 28, 2021. p. 15.
  3. Zerbe, Nancy L. (November 26, 2008). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Baker–Dauderstadt Farm". National Park Service.
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