Van Syckel (also spelled Van Syckle) is an unincorporated community located within Union Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.[1][2] The Van Syckel Corner District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Van Syckel, New Jersey
Unincorporated community
Van Syckel Tavern
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Coordinates: 40°38′59″N 74°58′14″W
Country	United States
State	New Jersey
County	Hunterdon
Township	Union
Elevation [1]	295 ft (90 m)
GNIS feature ID	881429[1]

History

Van Syckel's Tavern, then known as Reynolds Tavern, was built in 1763 by David Reynolds at the intersection of Van Syckels Corner and Norton Roads. It was constructed with stone in Georgian architecture style.[3] Reynolds was later convicted and executed by hanging in Morristown for counterfeiting money on September 17, 1773.[4] In 1795, the tavern was bought by Aaron Van Syckel.[3] The farmhouse of J. Van Syckel next to the tavern was built in 1829 with Greek Revival style.[3]

Historic district

The Van Syckel Corner District is a historic district encompassing the village and extending north to Norton along the border of Union Township with Bethlehem Township. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 8, 1979 for its significance in agriculture, architecture, and commerce. The district includes 18 contributing buildings.[3] The Norton Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1828, rebuilt in 1855, and renovated in 1881 and 1908.[7]

Gallery

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  Van Syckel's Tavern information
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  J. Van Syckel farmhouse
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  Norton Methodist Episcopal Church

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
• List of the oldest buildings in New Jersey

References

External links

• "Van Syckel's Tavern". The Historical Marker Database.
• Media related to Van Syckel, New Jersey at Wikimedia Commons