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{{Short description|Populated place in Morris County, New Jersey, US}}
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'''Middle Valley''' is an [[Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities|unincorporated community]] located along Middle Valley Road and [[County Route 513 (New Jersey)|County Route 513]] (West Mill Road) in [[Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey]].<ref name=GNIS/><ref>{{cite web |title=Locality Search |url=https://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt |publisher=State of New Jersey}}</ref> It is near [[Long Valley, New Jersey|Long Valley]] in the valley of the [[South Branch Raritan River]]. The '''Middle Valley Historic District''' was listed on the state and national registers of historic places in 1989 and 1990.<ref name="nrhpdoc"/>
'''Middle Valley''' is an [[Local government in New Jersey#Unincorporated communities|unincorporated community]] located along Middle Valley Road and [[County Route 513 (New Jersey)|County Route 513]] (West Mill Road) in [[Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey]].<ref name=GNIS/><ref>{{cite web |title=Locality Search |url=https://www.state.nj.us/infobank/localnames.txt |publisher=State of New Jersey}}</ref> It is located near [[Long Valley, New Jersey|Long Valley]] within the valley of the [[South Branch Raritan River]]. The '''Middle Valley Historic District''' was listed on the state and national registers of historic places in 1989 and 1990.<ref name="nrhpdoc"/>


==History==
==History==
Middle Valley was initially settled between 1750 and 1780. The oldest part of the David Miller House was probably built {{circa|1750}}.<ref name="nrhpdoc"/>
Middle Valley was initially settled in between 1750 and 1780. The oldest part of the David Miller House was probably built {{circa|1750}}.<ref name="nrhpdoc"/>


By the 1860's, the community had several established businesses, including the Dufford Mills and the general store built {{circa|1794}} by David Miller. The Chapel, now the Middle Valley Community Center, is built over the stone foundation of that general store.<ref name="nrhpdoc"/><ref>{{cite web |title=History of Middle Valley Community Center Building |url=https://middlevalleynj.org/history.html |publisher=Middle Valley Community Center}}</ref>
By the 1860s, the community had several established businesses, including the Dufford Mills and the general store built {{circa|1794}} by David Miller. The chapel, now the Middle Valley Community Center, is built over the stone foundation of that general store.<ref name="nrhpdoc"/><ref>{{cite web |title=History of Middle Valley Community Center Building |url=https://middlevalleynj.org/history.html |publisher=Middle Valley Community Center}}</ref>


==Historic district==
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The Middle Valley Historic District is a {{convert|370|acre|adj=on}} [[historic district (United States)|historic district]] encompassing the community along West Mill, Middle Valley, and Beacon Hill roads. It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on September 25, 1990, for its significance in agriculture, architecture, commerce, industry, community planning and development. The district includes 88 [[contributing buildings]], three [[contributing structures]], and 16 [[contributing sites]].<ref name="nrhpdoc">{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=89002353}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Middle Valley Historic District |publisher=[[National Park Service]]|first1=Margaret |last1=Nordstrom |date=June 1, 1989 }} With {{NRHP url|id=89002353|photos=y|title=accompanying 52 photos}}</ref>
The Middle Valley Historic District is a {{convert|370|acre|adj=on}} [[historic district (United States)|historic district]] encompassing the community along West Mill, Middle Valley, and Beacon Hill roads. It was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on September 25, 1990, for its significance in agriculture, architecture, commerce, industry, community planning and development. The district includes 88 [[contributing buildings]], three [[contributing structures]], and 16 [[contributing sites]].<ref name="nrhpdoc">{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=89002353}}|title=National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Middle Valley Historic District |publisher=[[National Park Service]]|first1=Margaret |last1=Nordstrom |date=June 1, 1989 }} With {{NRHP url|id=89002353|photos=y|title=accompanying 52 photos}}</ref>


Buttonball Farm at 25 Middle Valley Road was built {{circa|1870}} with [[Italianate architecture|Italianate style]]. The William Naughright House was built {{circa|1881}} with [[Queen Anne style architecture in the United States|Queen Anne style]] and features scalloped shingles and elaborate [[corbel]]s and [[baluster]]s on the porch. The house at 372 West Mill Road features a double intersecting [[gable roof]] and ornate scrollwork.<ref name="nrhpdoc"/>
Buttonball Farm at 25 Middle Valley Road was built {{circa|1870}} with [[Italianate architecture|Italianate style]]. The William Naughright House was built {{circa|1881}} with [[Queen Anne style architecture in the United States|Queen Anne style]] and features scalloped shingles and elaborate [[corbel]]s and [[baluster]]s on the porch. The Levi Farrow House, built {{circa|1866}}, features ornate scrollwork under the eaves and windows with projected round arch molding.<ref name="nrhpdoc"/>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:The Chapel, Middle Valley, NJ.jpg|The Chapel, now the Middle Valley Community Center
File:The Chapel, Middle Valley, NJ.jpg|The chapel, now the Middle Valley Community Center
File:25 Middle Valley Road, Middle Valley, NJ.jpg|Buttonball Farm
File:25 Middle Valley Road, Middle Valley, NJ.jpg|Buttonball Farm
File:19 Middle Valley Road, Middle Valley, NJ.jpg|William Naughright House
File:19 Middle Valley Road, Middle Valley, NJ.jpg|William Naughright House
File:372 West Mill Road, Middle Valley, NJ.jpg|372 West Mill Road
File:11 Middle Valley Road, Middle Valley, NJ.jpg|Levi Farrow House

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Latest revision as of 19:36, 4 September 2023

Middle Valley, New Jersey
Unincorporated community
Houses by the former Middle Valley Post Office
Houses by the former Middle Valley Post Office
Middle Valley is located in Morris County, New Jersey
Middle Valley
Middle Valley
Middle Valley is located in New Jersey
Middle Valley
Middle Valley
Middle Valley is located in the United States
Middle Valley
Middle Valley
Coordinates: 40°45′38″N 74°49′14″W / 40.76056°N 74.82056°W / 40.76056; -74.82056[1]
Country United States
State New Jersey
CountyMorris
TownshipWashington
Elevation
[1]
515 ft (157 m)
GNIS feature ID878309[1]

Middle Valley is an unincorporated community located along Middle Valley Road and County Route 513 (West Mill Road) in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey.[1][2] It is located near Long Valley within the valley of the South Branch Raritan River. The Middle Valley Historic District was listed on the state and national registers of historic places in 1989 and 1990.[3]

History

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Middle Valley was initially settled in between 1750 and 1780. The oldest part of the David Miller House was probably built c. 1750.[3]

By the 1860s, the community had several established businesses, including the Dufford Mills and the general store built c. 1794 by David Miller. The chapel, now the Middle Valley Community Center, is built over the stone foundation of that general store.[3][4]

Historic district

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Middle Valley Historic District
David Miller House
LocationWest Mill, Middle Valley, and Beacon Hill roads
Nearest cityLong Valley, New Jersey
Area370 acres (150 ha)
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne
NRHP reference No.89002353[5]
NJRHP No.2261[6]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 25, 1990
Designated NJRHPDecember 15, 1989

The Middle Valley Historic District is a 370-acre (150 ha) historic district encompassing the community along West Mill, Middle Valley, and Beacon Hill roads. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 25, 1990, for its significance in agriculture, architecture, commerce, industry, community planning and development. The district includes 88 contributing buildings, three contributing structures, and 16 contributing sites.[3]

Buttonball Farm at 25 Middle Valley Road was built c. 1870 with Italianate style. The William Naughright House was built c. 1881 with Queen Anne style and features scalloped shingles and elaborate corbels and balusters on the porch. The Levi Farrow House, built c. 1866, features ornate scrollwork under the eaves and windows with projected round arch molding.[3]

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  • The chapel, now the Middle Valley Community Center
    The chapel, now the Middle Valley Community Center
  • Buttonball Farm
    Buttonball Farm
  • William Naughright House
    William Naughright House
  • Levi Farrow House
    Levi Farrow House

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Middle Valley". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Locality Search". State of New Jersey.
  3. ^ a b c d e Nordstrom, Margaret (June 1, 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Middle Valley Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 52 photos
  4. ^ "History of Middle Valley Community Center Building". Middle Valley Community Center.
  5. ^ "National Register Information System – (#89002353)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  6. ^ "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Morris County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. March 23, 2021. p. 24.
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