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Francis Hopkinson House
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Francis Hopkinson House in 1970
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| Location: | 101 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, New Jersey |
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| Built: | 1750 |
| Architect: | John Imlay |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 71000496 |
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| Added to NRHP: | July 17, 1971[1] |
| Designated NHL: | July 17, 1971 |
The Francis Hopkinson House is where Francis Hopkinson, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and his wife Ann Borden lived from 1774 until his death in 1791.[2]
He created several patriotic songs of the time. He also contributed some design details to the Great Seal of the United States.[3] as well as the American Flag
The house was to be burned by the British in 1778, but was spared by a Hessian officer's appreciation of Hopkinson's library.[4]
It is currently a law office.[5]
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