About this property
The Elkanah Watson House is a historic house at Lake and South Streets in Port Kent, New York. Built in 1828, it was the home of Elkanah Watson (1758–1842), a businessman and diplomat best known for founding and promoting the idea of agricultural fairs. This house, still a private residence, was his home until his death. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
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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. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 66000518. It was listed on October 14, 1966.
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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 Watson, Elkanah, House listed on the National Register?
Watson, Elkanah, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Watson, Elkanah, House?
Watson, Elkanah, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Watson, Elkanah, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Watson, Elkanah, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Watson, Elkanah, House?
The period of significance for Watson, Elkanah, House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1758.
Can I research the history near Watson, Elkanah, House?
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 Watson, Elkanah, House will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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