Jugtown Historic District, Princeton

Name: Jugtown Historic District
Address: Princeton, United States

#77 among attractions in Princeton

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The Jugtown Historic District consists of a cluster of historic buildings surrounding the intersection of Harrison and Nassau Street in Princeton, New Jersey. The settlement dates to colonial times and is sometimes known as Queenston. It was home to the short-lived Evelyn College for Women from 1887–1897. ()

Coordinates: 40°21'14"N, 74°38'44"W

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Jugtown Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princeton University Chapel, Princeton Shopping Center, McCarter Theatre, Princeton Garden Theatre.

0.7 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Princeton University Chapel, Princeton
18 min walk • The Princeton University Chapel is located on that university's main campus in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. It replaces an older chapel that burned down in 1920.
0.7 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Princeton Shopping Center, Princeton
19 min walk • The Princeton Shopping Center is an open-air shopping mall in Princeton, New Jersey. Encompassing 255,000 square feet and around fifty stores and restaurants, the center is known for its distinctive mid-century design. It is also known for its community-based atmosphere and appeal.
1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
McCarter Theatre, Princeton
27 min walk • McCarter Theatre Center is a not-for-profit, professional company on the campus of Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey. The institution is currently led by Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Managing Director Michael S. Rosenberg.
0.7 miW
Concerts and shows, Cinema, Theater
Princeton Garden Theatre, Princeton
18 min walk • The Princeton Garden Theatre is a historic movie theater on Nassau Street in Princeton, New Jersey. Owned by Princeton University, it is operated by Renew Theaters, a non-profit which manages golden-age movie theaters.
0.8 miW
Cemetery
Princeton Cemetery, Princeton
20 min walk • Princeton Cemetery is located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. It is owned by the Nassau Presbyterian Church. John F.
0.7 miSW
Playground, Library, Park
Cotsen Children's Library, Princeton
17 min walk • The Cotsen Children's Library is a specialist library within the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections at Princeton University Library.
0.6 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place
Princeton United Methodist Church, Princeton
17 min walk • Princeton United Methodist Church is a United Methodist congregation located at 7 Vandeventer Avenue in Princeton, New Jersey. The church is located on Nassau Street, directly across from Princeton University.
0.8 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Library
Princeton University Library, Princeton
20 min walk • Princeton University Library is the main library system of Princeton University. With holdings of more than 7 million books, 6 million microforms, and 48,000 linear feet of manuscripts, it is among the largest libraries in the world by number of volumes. The main headquarters of the university system is the Harvey S.
0.5 miW
40°21'6"N • 74°39'15"W
St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, Princeton
13 min walk • Church, Sacred and religious sites
0.4 miW
Universities and schools
Westminster Choir College, Princeton
11 min walk • Westminster Choir College is a residential conservatory of music, formerly located in Princeton, New Jersey, before moving to Rider University's Lawrenceville campus in fall 2020.
0.8 miSW
Monuments and statues
Putnam Collection of Sculpture, Princeton
20 min walk • The John B. Putnam, Jr. Memorial Collection of Sculpture is a group of outdoor sculptures distributed through the Princeton University campus in Princeton, New Jersey. The collection is made up of works from 20th and 21st century sculptors.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jugtown Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Quadrangle Club, Princeton (10 min walk), Princeton University School of Engineering and Applied Science, Princeton (10 min walk), Westminster Choir College, Princeton (11 min walk), Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, Princeton (12 min walk).

How to get to Jugtown Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jugtown Historic District:

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Princeton (28 min walk)