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Wallace House
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National Register of Historic Places

Wallace House

Also known as Washington's Headquarters–Dec.1778-June,l779

Somerville’s first place on the National RegisterListed Dec 2, 1970; only 18 of New Jersey’s 1,784 listings are older
Listed 1970Somerville
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About Wallace House

Wallace House, at 38 Washington Pl., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 2, 1970: the first place in Somerville to be listed. Only 18 of New Jersey’s 1,784 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military and architecture, at the national level. The listing covers 1.5 acres.

What it isHistoric house in Somerville, New Jersey. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 15 minutes

38 Washington Pl., Somerville · about 0.6 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Wallace HouseStart here
  2. 2Old Dutch ParsonageBuilt 1751 · next door
  3. 3Daniel Robert HouseBuilding · 0.3 mi on
  4. 4J. Harper Smith MansionBuilt 1880 · 0.2 mi on
Around it

6 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

StWest End Hose Company Number 3Structure0.4 miBSt. John's Church ComplexBuilding0.4 miBGen. John Frelinghuysen HouseBuilding0.4 miBSomerset Courthouse GreenBuilding0.6 miBRelief Home Company No. 2 Engine HouseBuilding0.6 miBRaritan StationBuilding0.7 mi

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Is Wallace House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 2, 1970 (Register number 70000395).

Is Wallace House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Jersey has 54 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Queen's, 10.4 miles away.

Can you visit Wallace House?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.