William Henry and Lucinda McCaslin Farm House

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William Henry and Lucinda McCaslin Farm House
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Location15237 McCaslin Lake Rd., Linden, Michigan
Coordinates 42°48′25″N83°51′18″W / 42.80694°N 83.85500°W / 42.80694; -83.85500 (McCaslin, William Henry and Lucinda, Farm House) Coordinates: 42°48′25″N83°51′18″W / 42.80694°N 83.85500°W / 42.80694; -83.85500 (McCaslin, William Henry and Lucinda, Farm House)
Arealess than one acre
Builtc.1858 (c.1858)
Built byDick Gibbons
Architectural style Greek Revival
MPS Genesee County MRA
NRHP reference # 82000523 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 26, 1982

The William Henry and Lucinda McCaslin Farm House is a single-family home located at 15237 McCaslin Lake Road in Linden, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. [1]

Linden, Michigan City in Michigan, United States

Linden is a city in Genesee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Linden is surrounded by Fenton Township and is a few miles northwest of the city of Fenton. The population was 3,991 at the 2010 United States Census, an increase of 39.5% from 2000.

National Register of Historic Places federal list of historic sites in the United States

The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance. A property listed in the National Register, or located within a National Register Historic District, may qualify for tax incentives derived from the total value of expenses incurred preserving the property.

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History

William Henry McCaslin was born in Cork County, Ireland and came to the United States in 1838, settling in this area of southeastern Genesee County. The lake near McCaslin's land is now known as McCaslin Lake. McCaslin had five children with his wife, Lucinda. In the 1850s, they began construction on a house ion their property. However, William McCaslin died in 1858 by falling from a barn, and construction stalled. In 1861, Lucinda hired a contractor named Dick Gibbons for $1,000 to finish the home. [2]

Genesee County, Michigan County in the United States

Genesee County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 425,790, making it the fifth-most populous county in Michigan. The county seat and population center is Flint. Genesee County is considered to be a part of the greater Mid Michigan area.

Description

The William Henry and Lucinda McCaslin Farm House is a two-story frame structure built in an L-shaped configuration. The main section of the house is two stories high, and the attached ell is a single story. The front facade of the house has an entry door with a classical surround, symmetrical window openings, and corner pilasters. Both sections of the house have a wide frieze below the eavesline and boxed cornices with returns. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2013-11-02). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Karen Bean (May 1982), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: William Henry and Lucinda McCaslin Farm House