[4] In the 1760s, a land tract along the Pohatcong Creek, including the site of this house and the future village of Springtown, was purchased by Joseph Hixson.

After his death, the property was sold in 1814 to Jacob Mixsell and his son John.

In 1836, Jacob sold the property to his son, David Mixsell, who later built the brick portion of this house.

[4] The main block is a two and one-half story brick building with Federal and Greek Revival styles and featuring Flemish bond on the east and south walls.

The western half of the rear wing uses plank frame construction.