Abraham Kitchell Homestead

Abraham Kitchell, one of the earliest settlers in the Rockaway area, built part of this house around 1770. A prominent figure in early New Jersey history, he served in the New Jersey Assembly, worked as a Morris County judge, and commanded local troops during the Revolutionary War. His leadership and service earned him great respect within the community. His brother, Aaron Kitchell, also played a key role in shaping the young nation as a U.S. Senator and member of Congress. According to local legend, Abraham personally delivered wagonloads of provisions seized from Tories in Bergen County to George Washington during his encampment at Jockey Hollow in Morristown. These contributions reflected both his dedication to the patriot cause and his strong sense of civic duty, which helped define the Kitchell family’s legacy in New Jersey’s early history.

Abraham Kitchell Homestead

Abraham Kitchell, one of the earliest settlers in the Rockaway area, built part of this house around 1770. A prominent figure in early New Jersey history, he served in the New Jersey Assembly, worked as a Morris County judge, and commanded local troops during the Revolutionary War. His leadership and service earned him great respect within the community. His brother, Aaron Kitchell, also played a key role in shaping the young nation as a U.S. Senator and member of Congress. According to local legend, Abraham personally delivered wagonloads of provisions seized from Tories in Bergen County to George Washington during his encampment at Jockey Hollow in Morristown. These contributions reflected both his dedication to the patriot cause and his strong sense of civic duty, which helped define the Kitchell family’s legacy in New Jersey’s early history.

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Distinctive Design Concepts, 80, Kitchell Road, Denville, Morris County, New Jersey, 07834, United States

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https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=94691

Distinctive Design Concepts, 80, Kitchell Road, Denville, Morris County, New Jersey, 07834, United States

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