Shinn-Curtis Log House (1712) - Mt. Holly, NJ
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N 39° 59.625 W 074° 47.383
18S E 517951 N 4427084
An almost 300 year old log cabin lies in the heart of an historic section of Mt. Holly, which predates the Revolutionary War.
Waymark Code: WM919R
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 06/12/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Saddlesore1000
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The early settler's log house of hand-hewn logs was entirely cased in a house on Water Street (now Rancocas Road) and was uncovered in 1967 when the surrounding house was demolished. It was in the possession of the Curtis family for 147 years, since 1802, and is now owned by the Mount Holly Historical Society.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1712

Architectural Period/Style: Log Cabin

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Log Cabin Home

Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
One of the oldest structures in this very historic town.

Main Material of Construction: Logs

Private/Public Access: Public

Admission Fee (if applicable): 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed
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