The Samuel R. Demarest House is located at 212 County Road in the borough of
Demarest in
Bergen County, New Jersey
Bergen County is the List of counties in New Jersey, most populous County (United States), county in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[mansard roof
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. It was added to the
National Register of Historic Places
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on July 24, 1984, for its significance in architecture and exploration/settlement.
[ With accompanying photo.] It was listed as part of the Early Stone Houses of Bergen County
Multiple Property Submission
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(MPS).
According to the nomination form, the house was probably built by Samuel R. Demarest (1783–1872). He was a descendant of David des Marest (Demarest), one of the earliest settlers in the county. The property was inherited by Samuel's son, Garret Z. Demarest, in 1872
See also
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References
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Demarest, New Jersey
Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in New Jersey
Stone houses in New Jersey
Houses completed in 1817
Houses in Bergen County, New Jersey
National Register of Historic Places in Bergen County, New Jersey
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
1817 establishments in New Jersey