Clement House - Haddonfield Historic District - Haddonfield, NJ
N 39° 53.942 W 075° 01.799
18S E 497436 N 4416551
This historic 1836 site consists of three "row" homes attached to one another in the commercial part of the historic district. Today, they are used for businesses. The houses are marked on the outside by the local historical society with a plaque.
Waymark Code: WM78HC
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 09/19/2009
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These three homes are located at 227, 229 & 231 East Kings Highway. They are on the same side as the Indian King Tavern (NRHP site) and only a small walk away. The homes are quite beautiful, built in brick with dormers all along the front. There are two interesting symbols on the top of the homes, one on the left and one on the right. One symbol has four hands arranged in a square, each one holding the one next to it. It seems familiar. The other has the initials "F" and "A" along with a snake wrapping itself around a barrel. I am not sure what they mean, but I have seen them on other mid 19th century homes. In Fallsington Historic District, there is a similar symbol on a home.
For a more detailed and informed physical description of this site, I have added the narrative from the original nomination form sent to me by John P. Byrne, National Register Database Manager (John_Byrne@nps.gov), Department of the Interior. This narrative was created March 16, 1979, mailed in to Washington, D.C. and evaluated April 18, 1980 and finally approved on July 21, 1982. Thanks to this designation and the efforts of the community to stop developers in the early 70s, Haddonfield is permanently protected and is one of the best example of an intact Colonial America.
"3 historic "row" houses, built in 1836 by General John Clement for his three daughters. Known as the "Three Sisters House". 2½ story red brick, curved dormers and fluted pilasters, curved upper sash. WIndows are 9 over 9 lights on the first floor, 6 over 6 on the second floor. Very handsome pedimented entrances, arched with fan light and deep paneled doors, fluted pilasters. #229 only has small porch added with Victorian details. Preservation society hopes to induce owner to remove porch to original facade."--- National Register of Historic Places Inventory -- Haddonfield Historic District Nomination Form.
If you have half a mind to explore this waymark and the hundreds of others in this historic area, go to this WEBSITE, you will see where all the free parking in town is located as well as all the other historical areas. The are several close-by public parking areas. The public parking area takes nickels, dimes and quarters. There is parking available in front of this house. People park on the street for hours (especially here) at a time so go early.
If you are interested in learning more about this well-preserved historic district, you are encouraged to visit their website.
