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Johnson Ferry House, Trenton This early 18th-century farmhouse and tavern near the Delaware River was owned by Garret Johnson, who operated a 490-acre colonial plantation as well as a ferry service across the river. General George Washington and his staff occupied this house while the American Army regrouped after the successful night crossing of the Delaware River in December 1776. Washington's staff used the shelter of this house to finalize strategy for the attack on Trenton.
 Johnson Ferry House, early 18th century, Trenton.  Garden side of Johnson Ferry House, Trenton.  Spring house downhill from Ferry House. Photographs by K.N. Ogden. The Johnson Ferry House has a wooden frame, clapboard siding, and a gambrel roof - a dual-pitched roof in which the lower section of the roof is angled at a steeper pitch. The house is furnished with colonial pieces appropriate to the period 1740-1770; it is identified as the ferry keeper's family farmhouse. The Johnson Ferry House is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday and features living history demonstrations and special events. Guided tours are available for groups. The first floor of the house is partially accessible to disabled persons. For further information and group reservations call (609) 737-2515. Links:http://www.state.nj.us/travel/virtual/tendays/ferry.html http://www.ohwy.com/nj/f/ferryhou.htm |
