It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1979, for its significance in politics/government from 1907 to 1947.

[4] In 1872, Catharine Lucretia Britton acquired 104 acres (42 ha) here following her father's death.

He graduated from Princeton University in 1900 and became a locally prominent attorney, politician, banker, and farmer.

Starting in 1995, the Plainsboro Historical Society operated a museum in the house.

Elements of Classical Revival style were added in 1929 when the house was expanded and altered.