Lafayette, NJ has the distinction of being the first town in the United States to be named after the Marquis.


What's New?

November 1, 2007

Please see our upadated Calendar of Events for Winter 2007. Also included are photos from the September 2007 unveiling of the LaFayette Foundry Historical Marker.

Visit our updated Links page for New Jersey's Great Northwest Skylands: A remarkable guide to NJ Skylands: Arts & Culture, Attractions, Farms, History, Nature and much more!

November 15, 2006

The Mabee House has a NEW look! A fresh new paint job has restored the outside of this historic house to its former glory.

Phase 1 of the roof project was completed. The built-on gutter system, common to buildings of this age, was replaced using authentic materials. The cornices and lower portion of the roof were restored and reconstructed at a total cost of $95,000.

Replacement handcrafted window and door trim on the entire house was completed at an additional cost of $10,000.

Preparing and painting the exterior of the Mabee House has just been completed at a cost of $21,000.


In Phase 2 of the roof project, the current old roof will be replaced with a new slate roof.

There is still a long way to go to complete the roof and restore the interior of the Mabee House. The Lafayette Center Preservation Foundation is raising funds for this next phase of the project.

With your help, and only your help, this beautiful building can once again be the pride of Lafayette Township. All contributions are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

January 15, 2006:
The Mabee House Renovation Phase I - Built-On Gutters has been completed! Click here to view photos of the completed project: Mabee House Renovation