Scott Kirk Explores The Fascinating Realm Of The Tri-State Area
Highland Park
Merriewold
In 1924, J&J founder Robert Wood Johnson’s son, J. Seward Johnson, built the castle as a wedding present for his wife Ruth Dill, christening the estate overlooking the Raritan River Merriewold, meaning merry wilderness. Complete with ramparts and turrets, the castle also conceals staircases within walls and . .
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Built: 1926
Architectural style: Chateau
Address: 433 River Rd,
Highland Park, NJ
Phone: n/a
Website: https://www.merriewoldhp.com/
Additional
Fun Fact
After being born at St Peter's Hospital in nearby New Brunswick, actor Michael Douglas spent the first 6 weeks of his life living at Merriewold Castle. His mother’s sister was Ruth Crockett, who had become Ruth Johnson, Seward Johnson’s first wife.
