Bishop–Irick Farmstead

The Bishop–Irick Farmstead is a historic farmhouse at 17 Pemberton Road in the Vincentown section of Southampton Township of Burlington County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 1992, for its significance in agriculture, architecture, and politics/government.[3] It is now used as the headquarters of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance.[4]

Bishop–Irick Farmstead
Bishop–Irick Farmstead is located in Burlington County, New Jersey
Bishop–Irick Farmstead
Bishop–Irick Farmstead is located in New Jersey
Bishop–Irick Farmstead
Bishop–Irick Farmstead is located in the United States
Bishop–Irick Farmstead
Location17 Pemberton Road, Vincentown, New Jersey
Coordinates39°56′23″N 74°44′44″W
Area12.3 acres (5.0 ha)
Built1753 (1753)
Architectural styleGeorgian
NRHP reference No.92000975[1]
NJRHP No.868[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 4, 1992
Designated NJRHPJune 25, 1992

History

The oldest part of the house was built by John and Rebecca Bishop in 1753 for their 170-acre (69 ha) farm. The property was solely in the Bishop family until c. 1832, when Emeline Bishop married John Stockton Irick, who then owned it.[3] In 1932, the Bishop–Irick family sold the property and it became a smaller dairy farm. The land was subsequently subdivided, leaving the farmhouse on a 12-acre (4.9 ha) lot. It is now used by the Pinelands Preservation Alliance for offices, the Pinelands Visitors Center, and a nature trail.[4]

Description

The farmhouse is a two and one-half story brick building with Georgian architecture. It features patterned brickwork using both Flemish Bond and English Bond. The barn, built in 1932, is a well-preserved example of a Louden barn in the area.[3]

  • Barn, built in 1932
    Barn, built in 1932

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#92000975)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Burlington County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. September 28, 2021. p. 16.
  3. Westfield, Margaret (March 1992). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Bishop–Irick Farmstead". National Park Service. With accompanying 8 photos
  4. "PPA Headquarters and Visitors Center". Pinelands Preservation Alliance.
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