Ladd's Castle - Colonial Manor, New Jersey
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 39° 51.395 W 075° 08.614
18S E 487719 N 4411849
Historic early home in the area of Woodbury and Colonial Manor, New Jersey.
Waymark Code: WM49XD
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 07/27/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member S5280ft
Views: 43

In 1688 John Ladd, a surveyor of Philadelphia for William Penn came in to possession of 7,000 acres of timbered land along the Delaware River. Shortly after obtaining this land, Ladd built the manor house, "Candor Hall" now known as "Ladd's Castle. The main portion of the house was constructed of brick which were made on the grounds and had two wings constructed of hewn logs. The house was was added to and altered at various times over the years. The house is reputed to be the oldest brick house in Gloucester County.
Street address:
1337 Lafayette Ave.
Colonial Manor , New Jersey


County / Borough / Parish: Gloucester

Year listed: 1972

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1650-1699

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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