The village was a planned community established by Moravians starting in 1769 after they purchased 1,000 acres (400 ha) from John Samuel Green, Jr. The community, previously known as Greenland, developed a detailed development plan in 1774 and was renamed Hope.
The Moravian Grist Mill, built from stone in 1770, was the first permanent building in the village.[3] It was documented by the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) in 1942.[5] The mill complex is now the Inn at Millrace Pond.[6]
The Gemeinhaus or Moravian Church is a two and one-half story stone structure built in 1781. In 1824, it was Warren County's first courthouse.[3] Since 1911, it has been the headquarters of the First Hope Bank.[3][7]
The American House Hotel, also known as the Single Sister Choir, is a two and one-half story fieldstone building started in 1797.[8] Next to it is the American House Annex, also known as the John Schenk House.[3][9]
St. John's United Methodist Church was rebuilt in 1879 at the site of an earlier church.[3]
Gallery of contributing properties
Selected properties that are key, important to the district in terms of architecture or history, as described by the nomination form.[3]
Gemeinhaus, the Moravian Church, built 1781
American House Hotel, also known as Single Sister Choir, built 1797
