Farnham Farm
About this property
The Farnham Farm is historic farm at 113 Mount Pleasant Avenue on Prudence Island in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The farm was started by the Dennis family after the original farms on Prudence Island were burned and destroyed by the British during the American Revolution around the time of the Battle of Rhode Island. The farm contains several extant structures including a house (ca. 1805), barn (ca. 1850), milk house, fields, garden, woodland, orchard, and stone walls.
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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 05001617. It was listed on February 2, 2006.
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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 Farnham Farm listed on the National Register?
Farnham Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 2, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Farnham Farm?
Farnham Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Farnham Farm?
The period of significance for Farnham Farm is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1805.
Can I research the history near Farnham Farm?
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