The Port Republic Historic District is a 100-acre (40 ha) historic district located in the city of Port Republic in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 16, 1991, for its significance in architecture, engineering, industry, and maritime history.

The inn might be named after the New Jersey colonial governor, William Franklin, a frequent visitor.

It was later owned by Sea Captain Micajah Smith in the late 18th century.

[3] It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1940.