Jefferson Township Historical Society

George Chamberlain House

315 Dover-Milton Road
Oak Ridge, NJ 07438

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Founded in 1804, with a history that includes federal forges, lumber and farming, ships’ anchors and circus showmen, Jefferson Township’s 45 square miles are also home to the George Chamberlain House and Miss Elizabeth’s Garden. These lovingly tended ‘jewels’ present a living glimpse into the daily lives of George Chamberlain, his wife Ruth Elizabeth (Speaker) and their 2 sons who survived to adulthood, Raymond and Archie. Built in 1874 by Amos Chamberlain, and presented to the newlyweds, the 3-story Mansard-roof home – and the Chamberlain family – were central to the development and commerce of Milton Village
from the late 1870’s to the 1920’s.

Through the ongoing efforts of the Jefferson Township Historical Society, our Victorian-attired docents, the Museum Garden Club and Miss Elizabeth’s Shoppe (formerly the home’s kitchen), the lives of the Chamberlain family continue to be told.

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