Recklesstown
Also known as Village of Chesterfield
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Recklesstown, at Present town of Chesterfield along Chesterfield-Georgetown Rd. and NJ 528, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 19, 1975: the first place in Chesterfield Township to be listed. Only 226 of New Jersey’s 1,784 listings are older. The Register lists it for its agriculture, transportation and religion, at the local level. The district takes in 49 historic buildings. The listing covers 200 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Burlington County, New Jersey. From Wikidata (CC0).
Finding Recklesstown
Present town of Chesterfield along Chesterfield-Georgetown Rd. and NJ 528, Chesterfield Township
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 Recklesstown
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Recklesstown
Is Recklesstown on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 19, 1975 (Register number 75001125).
Is Recklesstown a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Francis Hopkinson House, 4.7 miles away.
Can you visit Recklesstown?
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.