Wallace House, Somerville

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The Wallace House is a Georgian style historical house in Somerville, New Jersey.

It was built in 1775, when the Philadelphia merchant John Wallace purchased land and a small house from the, by then, minister Hardenburgh, adding eight large rooms to make this his retirement home. But when housing/headquarters were being sought for Commander George Washington for the winter of 1778-1779, Wallace's home was secured. Later, Martha Washington, aides and servants would come to live in this home during the second Middlebrook encampment. The Wallace Family was finally able to move into their home after being paid $1,000 by Washington for the six months of use. Eventually, Ann, John Wallace's daughter, would marry John Hardenburgh.

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