Benjamin Clark House
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
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The Benjamin Clark House is located on Glassboro Road in the township of Deptford, near the borough of Wenonah, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. The historic red brick house was built around 1769 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1973, for its significance in architecture and military history.[1][3]
LocationGlassboro Road, Deptford Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Coordinates39°47′7″N 75°8′14″W
Area91.7 acres (37.1 ha)
Builtc. 1769
Benjamin Clark House | |
Benjamin Clark House in January 2010 | |
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| Location | Glassboro Road, Deptford Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 39°47′7″N 75°8′14″W |
| Area | 91.7 acres (37.1 ha) |
| Built | c. 1769 |
| Architectural style | Georgian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 73001099[1] |
| No parameter No. | 1373[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 25, 1973 |
| Designated No parameter | May 1, 1972 |
The house was extended in 1801 and restored around 1940. It has features of Georgian and Federal architectures. Benjamin Clark was a farmer and soldier during the American Revolutionary War. He delivered grain to Valley Forge during the winter of 1777–1778.[3]
