Proprietary House

Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.

Real history

Built in 1762–1764, it was the residence of William Franklin, New Jersey's last royal governor (Wikipedia).

Ghost stories

These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.

Then and now

Public access

Temporarily closed The museum says it is “closed until further notice” (Proprietary House Association); the state-owned house is getting a new fire-suppression system and accessibility improvements under a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection project (NJ Ballot). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.

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