The General Nathan Cooper Mansion is a historic house in
Chester Township,
Morris County, New Jersey and was the home of
Nathan A. Cooper (1802–1879). It was added to the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...
on November 21, 1976 for its significance in architecture and military/political history.
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History and description
In 1860, Cooper built this two and one-half story
Victorian
Victorian or Victorians may refer to:
19th century
* Victorian era, British history during Queen Victoria's 19th-century reign
** Victorian architecture
** Victorian house
** Victorian decorative arts
** Victorian fashion
** Victorian literature ...
mansion. The nomination form notes that "the brick, sand, lime and
timber used in the building were all produced or manufactured on the Cooper Estate".
See also
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Nathan Cooper Gristmill
The Nathan Cooper Gristmill is a historic gristmill on the Black River located at 66 NJ Route 24 in Chester Township, Morris County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1976 for its significance ...
References
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National Register of Historic Places in Morris County, New Jersey
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Victorian architecture in New Jersey
Houses completed in 1860
1860 establishments in New Jersey
Chester Township, New Jersey
Brick buildings and structures in New Jersey