Sherrill Moves Family From North Jersey To Governor’s Mansion

MONTCLAIR, NJ — The governor has left Montclair.

On Friday, Mikie Sherrill announced that her family has completed their move to Drumthwacket, the official residence of the governor of New Jersey. The mansion is located in Princeton, near the state capital of Trenton.

Sherrill and her family previously lived in Montclair, where she served as a U.S. congresswoman before winning election to the governor’s office.

“Drumthwacket is more than the governor’s residence – it is ‘The People’s House,’” Sherrill said. “We’re excited to bring it to life with our family, open its doors to New Jerseyans, and share the rich history and heritage that make this place so special.”

The governor said relocating her family closer to the Statehouse “puts us at the heart” of New Jersey. But they will never forget their old home, she added.

“Montclair and Essex County have been a beloved home for us and will always hold a special place in our hearts,” Sherrill said. “They are where we grew our family and raised our children for the past 16 years, surrounded by a community we will miss deeply.”

Sherrill announced that she and her family were planning to move to Drumthwacket earlier this year, making her the first New Jersey governor to live full-time at the state's official executive residence in more than 20 years.

Sherrill is only the third governor to reside at Drumthwacket since it became the official executive residence in 1981. Jim Florio, who served from 1990 to 1994, and Jim McGreevey, who served from 2002 to 2004, were the only others to live there full-time. Other governors used the Princeton estate primarily for meetings and official functions.

Situated at 354 Stockton St. on nearly 12 acres, Drumthwacket is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Construction of the main residence began in 1835 under Charles Smith Olden, who later became the first governor to live there after his election in 1860. The property sits on land that witnessed the 1777 Princeton battle for American independence.

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This article contains reporting by Sarah Salvadore, Patch staff

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