Updated on Apr 13, 2021
Welcome to charming Holland Township, where this picturesque 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home awaits! Situated on over an acre of land, this 1,310 sq. ft. gem features a classic brick and aluminum...
NEW HOMES: Presenting the TO BE BUILT CARLYLE TWO (EL 2) Located in the Prestigious, \"Estates at Hunterdon Hills Subdivision Built by Award Winning Robertson Douglas Group Builders. This Impressive...
Professional Office Suite End Unit; Highway Location; On the first floor there are two offices; Large open area for administrative staff and a half bath. On the second floor there are four offices...
Spacious and bright professional office condominium now available in Plumstead Crossing. There is an elevator with easy access to this 915 square feet, 2nd floor unit. Walk in to find a spacious and...
Renovated Colonial with distant views of Spruce Run Resevoir. New roof, new insulated garage doors, new kitchen and baths, new HVAC, new water heater, new hardwood flooring, new carpeting, new patio...
Dynamic investment opportunity located in the heart of Clinton Township. Thel property is zone as C1 Commercial. There is 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom, living room dining room, kitchen, secondary living room,...
Looking for a spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bath colonial? This home checks all the boxes. Walk up attic for additional storage, detached 2 car garage nestled in the heart of Stewartsville. Conveniently...
One of Delaware Township's original farmhouses. Discover this delightful, historic farmhouse nestled on a scenic corner lot in the heart of Delaware Township. With plenty of outdoor space and...
Freestanding building with (2) 12' x 12' overhead doors. Large open space. Plenty of outdoor space for parking. Located in industrial area close to Routes 57 and 31. Many potential uses.
ATTENTION: Commercial Land Developers and Builders. Two lots totaling 20+ acres on Route 22 E. in Clinton Township to be sold with preliminary and final site plan approvals in the 1 Quarter 2025...
Welcome to charming Holland Township, where this picturesque 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch home awaits! Situated on over an acre of land, this 1,310 sq. ft. gem features a classic brick and aluminum...
Professional Office Suite End Unit; Highway Location; On the first floor there are two offices; Large open area for administrative staff and a half bath. On the second floor there are four offices...
NEW HOMES: Presenting the TO BE BUILT CARLYLE TWO (EL 2) Located in the Prestigious, \"Estates at Hunterdon Hills Subdivision Built by Award Winning Robertson Douglas Group Builders. This Impressive...
This Amazing Better than New Home on 3+ acres Features Impressive 2-story foyer, Neutral Coloring Throughout, Sun-Drenched Conservatory, Kitchen Includes Jenn Air Appliances, Granite Counters w/Center...
This awesome 3 bedroom Ranch home offers many opportunities both inside and outside. Starting with the inside, you'll walk into a very spacious living room with a Fireplace of which leads into the...
Renovated Colonial with distant views of Spruce Run Resevoir. New roof, new insulated garage doors, new kitchen and baths, new HVAC, new water heater, new hardwood flooring, new carpeting, new patio...
This is full of potential and ready for your vision. Located in an area that combines rural charm with many large beautiful historic houses, this is the perfect opportunity for investors looking to...
Dynamic investment opportunity located in the heart of Clinton Township. Thel property is zone as C1 Commercial. There is 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom, living room dining room, kitchen, secondary living room,...
Rare opportunity to purchase new construction with public water and public gas service in highly-desirable Tewksbury Township. Custom-built home to be built with an impressive list of standard...
Dynamic investment opportunity located in the heart of Clinton Township. Thel property is zone as C1 Commercial. There is 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom, living room dining room, kitchen, secondary living...
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Experience a unique blend of historic charm & modern comfort in this 19th-century house offering a one-bedroom apartment with private entrances.Situated on the first floor, enjoy easy access to...
This gorgeous newly built cottage is located on a 40 acre farm in beautiful Hunterdon county.Enjoy serenity and unplug from the world for awhile.Only minutes from Frenchtown, recently voted best...
Welcome to the Frenchtown Delaware River House! The biking/walking path is steps away from the house and makes for a scenic 5-block walk into the historic village of Frenchtown. The village center...
Nestled at the end of a long driveway just an hour from NYC and an hour and a half from Philly, experience peace and quiet in a pastoral setting while staying in this newly appointed sun filled...
Relax and unwind in this comfortable and playful river-town home, centrally located in historic Frenchtown, New Jersey. Whether for a romantic weekend, or fun getaway with friends and family, our...
Frenchtown is a borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. Frenchtown is located along the banks of the Delaware River on the Hunterdon Plateau thirty two miles northwest of the state capital Trenton. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 1,373, reflecting a decline of 115 (-7.7%) from the 1,488 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn declined by 40 (-2.6%) from the 1,528 counted in the 1990 Census.
Various names have been applied to this settlement after the many ferry operators residing on both sides of the river. The community had variously been known as Alexandriaville, Sunbeam and Frenchtown over the years. The Borough was formed by an Incorporation act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 4, 1867, from portions of Alexandria Township. Additional territory was acquired from Kingwood Township in 1876.
The first bridge across the Delaware at Frenchtown was a six-span covered wooden bridge built in 1841 on the five piers that still stand today, and the community became a gateway to Pennsylvania. The present day steel truss Uhlerstown-Frenchtown Bridge is a free Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridge over the Delaware River connecting Frenchtown to Uhlerstown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
The Lenape Native Americans had populated the area until they were fully supplanted by European settlement around 1750. About 1725, a group of French Huguenot refugees settled in Hunterdon County. Originally from the Picardy region of France, they had fled after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685 when the King began persecution of non Catholics in France. One notable settler was Luther Calvin, a landowner and ferry operator who also bought a Hotel on Everittstown Road. Calvin also served as a 1st Lieutenant of the Associated Companies in 1756 during the French and Indian War. In 1757, three joint owners of a tract purchased from the West Jersey Land Society began laying out streets and building lots at what was then known as Calvin's Ferry. The developing town was to be called "Alexandria" in honor of William Alexander, Lord Stirling, one of the three owners. In 1776, the three sold the settlement to Thomas Lowrey, a Flemington speculator. In 1794, Lowrey sold the tract to Paul Henri Mallet-Prevost, a Swiss fugitive from the French Revolution. He and other early settlers were French speaking, leading some to begin calling the settlement "Frenchtown."
Lambertville grew substantially in the next four decades. A trade in grain and other farm products brought into town developed. Boatmen and river men helped fuel Frenchtown's growth through their buying of cargo and food, and hiring of pilots. In the years after Henri Mallet-Prevost's death, his sons sold off portions of their property and no longer was the town privately owned.
The arrival of the Belvidere Delaware Railroad in 1853 sparked continued growth in Frenchtown. Steam-powered industry became widely developed, and by the 1860s, water powered mills were being converted into larger factories. Around the same time, the town had three major hotels: The Lower Hotel (Present day Frenchtown Inn), The Middle Hotel (no longer existing), and the Upper Hotel (The National Hotel). In 1889, Britton Brothers Big Brick Store, which sold a variety of goods, opened on Bridge Street. The railroad eventually became a branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It no longer operates but its tracks are still evident. The Delaware and Raritan Canal had been constructed adjacent to the Delaware River in the 1800s. It was quickly abandoned upon the arrival of the paralleling railroad. Its extant towpaths are now a popular biking and hiking trail from Trenton through Lambertville to Frenchtown and beyond. It is maintained by the State of New Jersey as the Delaware and Raritan State Park Trail.
In the early 20th century, growth was spurred by the arrival of Frenchtown Porcelain Works, the establishment of the Milford plant of the Warren Paper Company, and the rise of the poultry industry.
Hurricane Diane in 1955 raised the level of the Delaware River dramatically and flooded the streets of Frenchtown as well as other riverbank towns and caused serious damage to buildings and residences. Frenchtown streets have flooded on occasion due to other hurricanes since 1955.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 1.23 square miles (3.18 km2 ), including 1.13 square miles (2.92 km2 ) of land and 0.10 square miles (0.26 km2 )
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