National Register of Historic Places

Smith, John, Farm

Hallsville, Montgomery County, New York
Listed
January 31, 2012
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
11001061

About this property

Slate Creek Farm, is a National Landmark and consists of a 199 acre U.S.D.A. Certified Organic Farmstead including the original Manor House and related farm outbuildings all of which are listed on both the New York State and the National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor in Hallsville, Montgomery County, New York. It includes the Farm's original Manor House, a large Dairy Bank Barn (c. 1834), a carriage house and granary (c. 1834), a Victorian chicken house, several corn cribs, a hog pen, a scale house with the adjoining Farm Manager's home. The Manor House was built in about 1834, and consists of a two-story, Italianate style brick main block, with a two-story rear service wing added in or about 1865. John Smith the original patentee developed his farmstead in the heart of the Mohawk Valley on Otsquago Creek in 1834. It stands today as an example of a prosperous farm in the 19th century. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Location

1059 NY 80
Hallsville, Montgomery County, New York
42.93789, -74.72990

Categories

ARCHITECTUREAGRICULTURE
National Register nomination ›
Sources

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

Description adapted from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Smith, John, Farm

This page lists Smith, John, Farm. A full Aubrey report for an address near it pulls together this listing alongside battlefield records, land patents, and every other historical record within a chosen radius:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Smith, John, Farm report
Or see a real report first

Nearby Historic Sites

Zoller-Frasier Round Barn
Industrial
3.3 mi
Enlarged Double Lock No. 33 Old Erie Canal
Early Republic
4.8 mi
Stone Grist Mill Complex
Industrial
4.9 mi
US Post Office-St. Johnsville
Industrial
5 mi
Reaney, Margaret, Memorial Library
Industrial
5 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Klock's Field (Stone Arabia area)
1780Revolutionary War
5.6 mi
Battle of Fort Klock
1780Revolutionary War
5.8 mi

Questions about this property

When was Smith, John, Farm listed on the National Register?

Smith, John, Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 31, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Smith, John, Farm?

Smith, John, Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Smith, John, Farm?

The period of significance for Smith, John, Farm is recorded as the listed era.

Can I research the history near Smith, John, Farm?

Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Smith, John, Farm will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.

More in Montgomery County

Historic places, battles, and census history across Montgomery County.

Explore MontgomeryCounty ›

More historic places in New York

Browse all historic places in New York.

View New Yorkhistoric sites ›

Conflict records

Explore 19,000+ military engagements across American history.

Browse US conflicts ›

New York history

Colonial settlement, territorial period, and statehood narrative.

New Yorkhistory ›

Research the history near this site

An Aubrey US report for an address near Smith, John, Farm will include this listing alongside battlefield records and other historical sources within your chosen radius.

Research your locationView a free sample report