About this property
The Jethro Wood House is a historic house on Poplar Ridge Road, in a rural area west of the hamlet of Poplar Ridge in the town of Ledyard, New York. Built by 1800, it was the home of inventor Jethro Wood (1774–1834), whose 1819 invention of an iron moldboard plow revolutionized American agriculture. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964. It is a private residence, and is not normally open to the public.
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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 66000505. 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 Wood, Jethro, House listed on the National Register?
Wood, Jethro, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.
What type of historic resource is Wood, Jethro, House?
Wood, Jethro, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Wood, Jethro, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Wood, Jethro, 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 Wood, Jethro, House?
The period of significance for Wood, Jethro, House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1774.
Can I research the history near Wood, Jethro, House?
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