This blog post showcases the home of William Livingston, the first elected Governor of New Jersey. The Livingston-Benedict House was built in 1752 and was used when British troops made Union and Elizabeth unsafe. Livingston and three others signed the Constitution of New Jersey in 1787. Farrand N. Benedict purchased the home in 1857 with his current descendants living in the home today, holding open house tours every year (RevolutionaryWarNJ). I was fascinated to know that the first Governor of New Jersey’s house is neighboring my town, and that it is a few minutes off of Route 46. This historical site was interesting because adjacent to the home, there was also a small park and gazebo that was venerated as Governors Park.
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