Grimes Homestead (Mountain Lakes, New Jersey)

The Grimes Homestead, also known as Grimes Farm, is a historic home in Mountain Lakes, Morris County, New Jersey, United States. It was constructed in the late 18th Century and served as a way station on the Underground Railroad for runaway slaves.[2]

Grimes Homestead
Grimes Homestead (Mountain Lakes, New Jersey) is located in Morris County, New Jersey
Grimes Homestead (Mountain Lakes, New Jersey)
Grimes Homestead (Mountain Lakes, New Jersey) is located in New Jersey
Grimes Homestead (Mountain Lakes, New Jersey)
Grimes Homestead (Mountain Lakes, New Jersey) is located in the United States
Grimes Homestead (Mountain Lakes, New Jersey)
Location4 Craven Road, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Coordinates40°52′41.6″N 74°26′03.1″W
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1979
NRHP reference No.77000900[1]
Added to NRHPApril 1, 1977

Anti-slavery advocate and Quaker, Dr. John Grimes (1802–1875), was born in this house and lived here until 1828. He moved back to the homestead in 1832, but subsequently moved to the neighboring community of Boonton. He was once arrested for hiding a runaway slave, and was repeatedly harassed by supporters of slavery. The house is now privately owned, and is not open to the public.[3]

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