The Joseph Tuttle House is a 2½ story gambrel roofed house with a 1½ story gable kitchen wing. Built in 1796, the house retains most of its original character with only minor alterations and additions. The Tuttle family was prominent in the early history of Whippany and Morris County. The Tuttle’s were one of the first families to purchase land and settle in what is now Hanover Township. The land that the house is built on was purchased in 1776 by Joseph Tuttle, the father of Samuel who built this house in 1796. Samuel Tuttle died in 1800 and his eldest son Silas inherited the property. Stephen Tuttle, the younger brother of Silas, was born in the house and graduated the head of his class in 1820 at West Point. After he graduated, he served as lieutenant in the Corps of Engineer. He also taught at West Point. Silas Tuttle served as a New Jersey Assemblymen from Morris County from 1837-1838.

The house and property remained in the Tuttle family for over 140 years until the early twentieth century. At that time, the house and property were purchased by the Spada family who owned the house for the last 97 years. The Spada family was responsible for listing the Joseph Tuttle House on the National Register for Historic Places in 1977. Hanover Township acquired the property from the Spada family in May 2019.

The 2023 Trust grant will help fund exterior repairs and structural stabilization.

The 2022 Trust grant will help fund the installation of a monitored fire and security system.