National Register of Historic Places

Applewood Farm

Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut
Listed
October 14, 1987
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
87001765

About this property

Applewood Farm is a farmstead in Ledyard, Connecticut constructed in 1826 by Russel Gallup and named after the apple orchards that he planted. The farmhouse was built with a colonial center chimney design with Federal style details. It has been modernized to the early 20th century without significantly changing the floor plan. Everett Gallup was the last member of the family to own the property, and he developed it significantly. The property was later owned by Arlene Meyer Cohen, and a 40-acre parcel was sold off in November 1984. The Betz family next became the owners, and it was added to the National Register of Historic Places and operated as a bed and breakfast through the 1990s. In 1987, the property included five contributory structures: the farmhouse, corn crib, barn, silo, and chicken coop. The property also has a machinery shed from the 1960s.

Location

528 Colonel Ledyard Hwy.
Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut
41.42470, -71.99419

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Sources

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When was Applewood Farm listed on the National Register?

Applewood Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Applewood Farm?

Applewood Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Applewood Farm?

The period of significance for Applewood Farm is recorded as the industrial era.

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