Sharpenstine Farmstead
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
New Jersey Register of Historic Places
Sharpenstine Farmstead in 2021
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Location	98 East Mill Road, Washington Township, New Jersey
Nearest city	Long Valley, New Jersey
Coordinates	40°47′11″N 74°45′50″W / 40.78639°N 74.76389°W / 40.78639; -74.76389 (Sharpenstine Farmstead)
Area	22.4 acres (9.1 ha)
Architectural style	Federal
MPS	Stone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township
NRHP reference No.	92000376[1]
NJRHP No.	2266[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP	May 1, 1992
Designated NJRHP	March 9, 1992

The Sharpenstine Farmstead is a historic farmhouse located at 98 East Mill Road near Long Valley in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1992, for its significance in architecture. The 22.4-acre (9.1 ha) farm overlooks the valley formed by the South Branch Raritan River.^[3] The house is part of the Stone Houses and Outbuildings in Washington Township Multiple Property Submission (MPS).^[4]

History

In 1749, the property was bought by John Peter Sharpenstine (1746–1826). In 1826, it was inherited by his son David Sharp (1786–1864).^[3]

Description

The central part of the farmhouse is a stone building with a gable roof and Federal style. The property has six contributing buildings, including the main house, a stone barn with a gambrel roof and a wagon house.^[3]

Gallery

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  Stone barn and other outbuildings
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  Area view of farmstead