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Old Dutch Parsonage

The Old Dutch Parsonage is a historic house built in 1751, moved about 1913 and now located at 65 Washington Place, in the borough of Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It was established in 1751. Pleasant highs of 66–82°F mark the mildest months, May, June, September and October.

Photo: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where
In Somerville
2 places to stay
Open since
1751
In brief

A museum inside Somerville

Bridgewater Township is the nearest base

Bridgewater Township is 2 miles northeast, with 11 places to stay. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Philadelphia

Philadelphia is about 47 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Established in 1751

Old Dutch Parsonage dates from 1751. 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 ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

The climate here

Below are typical highs and lows near Old Dutch Parsonage.

Jan40° / 22°
Feb43° / 24°
Mar51° / 30°
Apr63° / 40°
May73° / 49°
Jun82° / 59°
Jul87° / 64°
Aug85° / 62°
Sep78° / 56°
Oct66° / 43°
Nov55° / 34°
Dec45° / 27°
Typical highs and lows in Somerville. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Somerville. Somerville’s full climate →
About

Old Dutch Parsonage

The Old Dutch Parsonage is a historic house built in 1751, moved about 1913 and now located at 65 Washington Place, in the borough of Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 25, 1971, for its significance in education and religion. The nomination form notes it as "an excellent example of mid-18th-century Flemish bond brick structure".

Type
Museum
Established
1751
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1971)
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Where to sleep near Old Dutch Parsonage

Lodging nearby is in Franklin Township (20) and Bridgewater Township (11), and New York City has the most rooms in the area (1,485).

Old Dutch ParsonageSomerville2Franklin Township20Bridgewater Township11Edison Township20Woodbridge Township25South Brunswick Township15Bernards Township6New York City1,48510 mi
Old Dutch Parsonage12Places to stay in town
In town

Somerville

2 places to stay · 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins

You’re already here.

14,665 people

10 min drive

Franklin Township

20 places to stay · 18 hotels · 2 campgrounds

69,105 people

7 mi southeast of Old Dutch Parsonage

5 min drive

Bridgewater Township

11 places to stay · 10 hotels · 1 campground

46,455 people

2 mi northeast of Old Dutch Parsonage

25 min drive

Edison Township

20 places to stay · 18 hotels · 2 motels

109,077 people

15 mi east of Old Dutch Parsonage

The big base · 55 min

New York City

1,485 places to stay · 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park

The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.

8,584,629 people

37 mi east of Old Dutch Parsonage

Compare 9 towns
TownFrom Old Dutch ParsonageDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Somervillein town—2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins14,665$436K—
Franklin Township7 mi southeast10 min20 18 hotels · 2 campgrounds69,105$458KB+
Bridgewater Township2 mi northeast5 min11 10 hotels · 1 campground46,455$606K—
Edison Township15 mi east25 min20 18 hotels · 2 motels109,077$497KC+
Woodbridge Township17 mi east25 min25 20 hotels · 5 motels104,802$433K—
South Brunswick Township14 mi south20 min15 12 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins47,454$583KB+
Branchburg Township5 mi west5 min5 4 hotels · 1 motel15,511$611K—
Bernards Township8 mi north10 min6 5 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins28,594$815KA+
New York City37 mi east55 min1,485 1295 hotels · 35 motels · 71 inns & B&Bs · 17 lodges & cabins · 38 hostels · 28 campgrounds · 1 RV park8,584,629$778KD

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

TTNTrenton Mercer23 mi
EWRNewark Liberty · major hub25 mi
TEBTeterboro35 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Old Dutch Parsonage’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Make a day of it near Old Dutch Parsonage

Pair a visit with these, within 41 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

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 · National September 11 Memorial & Museum: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0

Common questions

Questions about Old Dutch Parsonage

Is Old Dutch Parsonage in Somerville?

Yes. It’s inside Somerville, NJ.

When is the best time to visit Old Dutch Parsonage?

May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–82°.

How far is Old Dutch Parsonage from Newark and Jersey City?

About 26 miles northeast of Newark and about 31 miles east of Jersey City, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Old Dutch Parsonage?

Trenton Mercer (TTN), about 23 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 25 miles.

Where should I stay near Old Dutch Parsonage?

New York City (37 mi, 1,485 places to stay), Franklin Township (7 mi, 20 places to stay) and Bridgewater Township (2 mi, 11 places to stay).

From locals

Locals’ advice in Somerville

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.