Gov. Charles C. Stratton House

The Gov. Charles C. Stratton House, also known as Stratton Hall or Stratton Mansion, is located at 538 Kings Highway, near Swedesboro, in Woolwich Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The house was built c. 1794 and documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1936.[3] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 29, 1973, for its significance in architecture and politics.[4] The house was the home of New Jersey Governor Charles C. Stratton.

Gov. Charles C. Stratton House
Gov. Charles C. Stratton House is located in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Gov. Charles C. Stratton House
Gov. Charles C. Stratton House is located in New Jersey
Gov. Charles C. Stratton House
Gov. Charles C. Stratton House is located in the United States
Gov. Charles C. Stratton House
Location538 Kings Highway, Woolwich Township, New Jersey
Coordinates39°45′7″N 75°18′10″W
Area13 acres (5.3 ha)
Builtc. 1794
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.73001101[1]
NJRHP No.1444[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJanuary 29, 1973
Designated NJRHPMay 1, 1972

History and description

The house is a two and one-half story brick house with Flemish bond and featuring Federal architecture. It was built c. 1794 near Raccoon Creek by Doctor James Stratton. His son, Charles C. Stratton, was born here in 1796 and lived here the rest of his life. He became the first governor of New Jersey under the new state constitution of 1844, which provided for the direct election of the governor.[3][4]

HABS photo from 1936

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#73001101)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Gloucester County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. March 30, 2023. p. 8. listed as Stratton Hall, (formerly identified as in Swedesboro Borough)
  3. "Stratton Mansion". Historic American Buildings Survey. 1936.
  4. Bassett, William B. (March 1971). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Gov. Charles C. Stratton House". National Park Service. With accompanying photo
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