James W. Marshall House
The James W. Marshall House, located at 60 Bridge Street in the city of Lambertville in Hunterdon County, United States, was the boyhood home of James W. Marshall. Its origins go back to 1816. Pleasant highs of 66–82°F mark the mildest months, May, June, September and October.
A museum inside Lambertville
You can stay in Lambertville
James W. Marshall House is inside Lambertville, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 57 miles east and Hempstead is about 73 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1816
James W. Marshall House dates from 1816. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Trenton Mercer (TTN) has airline service, about 9 miles from James W. Marshall House.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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James W. Marshall House
The James W. Marshall House, located at 60 Bridge Street in the city of Lambertville in Hunterdon County, United States, was the boyhood home of James W. Marshall. Marshall's discovery of gold in the American River in California in January 1848 set the stage for the California Gold Rush. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1970, for its significance in architecture and history. It now serves as the headquarters for the Lambertville Historical Society, and is open to the public as an historic house museum.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1816
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1970) · National Register of Historic Places contributing property (1983)
Where to stay near James W. Marshall House
Close by, places to stay are in Lambertville (6) and Philadelphia (168).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From James W. Marshall House | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambertville | in town | — | 6 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 4,198 | $562K | A− |
| Philadelphia | 27 mi south | 40 min | 168 133 hotels · 2 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 3 hostels · 4 campgrounds | 1,574,281 | $243K | D− |
| New Hope | 1 mi southwest | — | 10 1 hotel · 9 inns & B&Bs | 2,629 | $716K | C+ |
| Solebury Township | 4 mi west | 5 min | 8 3 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 8,642 | $789K | A |
| Upper Makefield Township | 5 mi south | 5 min | 5 1 hotel · 4 inns & B&Bs | 8,848 | $876K | — |
| Buckingham Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 6 1 hotel · 5 inns & B&Bs | 20,757 | $708K | A+ |
| Bensalem Township | 18 mi south | 25 min | 21 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 62,783 | $364K | C |
| Lawrence Township | 13 mi east | 20 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 34,165 | $440K | B− |
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Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain · USS New Jersey: Camera Operator: PH3 BRYANT, Public domain · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0
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James W. Marshall House: what to know
Is James W. Marshall House in Lambertville?
Yes. It’s inside Lambertville, NJ.
When is the best time to visit James W. Marshall House?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–82°.
How far is James W. Marshall House from Newark and Jersey City?
About 47 miles northeast of Newark and about 52 miles northeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to James W. Marshall House?
Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Philadelphia (PHL), about 38 miles.
Where should I stay near James W. Marshall House?
Philadelphia (27 mi, 168 places to stay), New Hope (1 mi, 10 places to stay) and Solebury Township (4 mi, 8 places to stay).
Tips from Lambertville
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.