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Red Maple Farm, also known as Gulick House, is a historic house and
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located on Raymond Road west of the Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick in
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. It was added to the
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on July 3, 1979, for its significance in agriculture and architecture. In addition to the main house, a smoke house and barn contribute to the property. With


History and description

The house was built in 1740 by Joachim Gulick whose family ran a stage line. It is situated on what was the King's Highway, nearby
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between
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and
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. The house was a stop on the
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. It remained in the Gulick family until 1901. After that the property had several owners and was subsequently subdivided.


See also

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List of Underground Railroad sites The list of Underground Railroad sites includes abolitionist locations of sanctuary, support, and transport for former slaves in 19th century North America before and during the American Civil War. It also includes sites closely associated with pe ...
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List of the oldest buildings in New Jersey This article attempts to list the oldest wikt:extant, extant buildings surviving in the state of New Jersey in the United States of America, including the oldest houses in New Jersey and any other surviving structures. Some dates are approximate ...
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National Register of Historic Places listings in Middlesex County, New Jersey List of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Middlesex County, New Jersey This is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Middlesex County, New Jersey. La ...


References

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