Croft Farm Barn - Cherry Hill, NJ
N 39° 53.971 W 075° 01.164
18S E 498341 N 4416604
This historic barn is part of a National Register of Historic Places listing. It is quite typical of a mid 19th century farm structure. In the mid 60's we had many barns in Cherry Hill. Today, housing development exist where our farms once stood.
Waymark Code: WM366V
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 02/17/2008
Views: 34
This eighty acre site was once the site of a working farm and mill and a stop on the Underground Railroad, and now functions as a vibrant arts center; the grounds are centered around a sixteen room farmhouse, the original section of which was constructed in 1753. The site is now home to the Cherry Hill Arts Center.
This last remnant of a bygone era is in pretty good shape considering its age. Tours are available on weekends. The Croft Farm (and barn!) have a long history and at one time, was one of the most important economic factors of the area. As a resident, I am glad this vital link to our cultural heritage has been preserved.
I thought this was also interesting. I found this article in our town's archives. It appeared in our weekly electronic newsletter on November 21, 2006"
“Mayor's Weekly Briefing 11.21.06”: Mayor & Council pass resolution to improve Croft
On Nov. 13, Town Council passed a resolution starting the restoration of the interior of the Kay-Evans House at Croft Farm. The Croft Farm complex is a historically significant property in Cherry Hill and will have a special interior preservation project go out to bid this month. Croft Farm is a critical piece of history for this Township and I’m glad to see we are moving forward with the preservation of this complex. This complex not only serves as an historical landmark here, but it’s also a main cog for the recreational services and events the Township provides to residents. Watch for two in-depth news articles on the process in the Cherry Hill Sun and in the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Neighbors section.
My sources can be found
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Historic Croft Farm
100 Borton Mill-Evans Mill Road?
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034?
856-488-7868
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