Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead

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Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead
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Nearest city Kirkland, New York
Coordinates 43°3′51″N75°25′7″W / 43.06417°N 75.41861°W / 43.06417; -75.41861
Area8 acres (3.2 ha)
Built1797
Architectural styleFederal, Vernacular Federal
NRHP reference No. 85001546 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 11, 1985

Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead is a historic home and farm complex located at Kirkland in Oneida County, New York.

The owner, Rev. Asahel Norton (Sept. 20, 1765-May 10, 1853) was a graduate of Yale College. He became known in later life for his interest in pomology, and for his apple trees. He was one of the founders of Hamilton College. [2]

The home was built about 1797 and is a two-story wood-frame structure with a five bay, center hall configuration in a vernacular Federal style. Also on the property are the original well, chicken coop and animal barn, and fruit orchard. [3]

The homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Gridley, A. D. (1874). History of the town of Kirkland, New York. New York: Hurd and Houghton. pp.  62–89.
  3. John F. Harwood (May 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved January 8, 2010.See also: "Accompanying eight photos".