Califon Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Califon Historic District, at Main and Academy Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 14, 1976: the first place in Califon to be listed. Only 269 of New Jersey’s 1,784 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, at the local level. The district takes in 154 historic buildings. The listing covers 164 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
Finding Califon Historic District
Main and Academy Sts., Califon
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Califon Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Califon Historic District
Is Califon Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 14, 1976 (Register number 76001157).
Is Califon Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Thomas Nast Home, 19.3 miles away.
Can you visit Califon Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.