National Register of Historic Places

Kelsey-Davey Farm

Skaneateles, Onondaga County, New York
Listed
April 15, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80004277

About this property

The Kelsey–Davey Farm is a farm on Old Seneca Turnpike in the town of Skaneateles, New York. The farm dates from 1810. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The farmhouse is of Federal/Federal vernacular style. The house is located at 1861 Old Seneca Turnpike, which is just west of the village of Marcellus. In 2012, it is still owned by members of the Davey family and has been completely restored. The house is quite close to the road and fully visible. The barns are no longer standing, however the ruins of the big horse barn are due west of the house. The first floor of the barn was stone and is still standing. It is visible from the road, although it is built into a hillside and the side facing the road is mostly underground. The original three-seater outhouse is the only outbuilding still standing, it is directly behind the main structure.

Location

Skaneateles, Onondaga County, New York
42.98483, -76.38951

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Shepard Settlement Cemetery
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0.9 mi
Tefft-Steadman House
Early Republic
2.5 mi
Bradley, Dan, House
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2.6 mi
Mottville Cemetery
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2.8 mi
Skaneateles Historic District
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2.8 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of the Flockey
1777Revolutionary War
9.6 mi

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When was Kelsey-Davey Farm listed on the National Register?

Kelsey-Davey Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Kelsey-Davey Farm?

Kelsey-Davey Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Kelsey-Davey Farm?

The period of significance for Kelsey-Davey Farm is recorded as the industrial era.

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