About this property
The Mosher Farmstead is located at 1016 Sherwood Road in Aurora, New York. The farm was established in 1887 when it was purchased by E.W. Mosher, and remains in the Mosher family today. It is significant as a largely intact example of a late eighteenth/early nineteenth century farm. Various buildings on the farm, especially the large U-shaped barn, are also significant architecturally. The entire farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 03001280. It was listed on December 12, 2003.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Mosher Farmstead listed on the National Register?
Mosher Farmstead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Mosher Farmstead?
Mosher Farmstead is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mosher Farmstead?
The period of significance for Mosher Farmstead is recorded as the pre_contact era, specifically around 1016.
Can I research the history near Mosher Farmstead?
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