About this property
The Mathewson Farm is an historic farm on 544 Greenville Avenue in Johnston, Rhode Island. It is an agricultural remnant of the formerly rural village of Belknap. The centerpiece of the farm complex is a late 18th-century farmhouse with vernacular Federal styling. Surviving outbuildings of the farm include a barn from the early 20th century, a henhouse, and a silo. This property was developed as a farm by William Mathewson in the 1790s, and was actively farmed by his descendants until the 1940s.
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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 01000019. It was listed on January 26, 2001.
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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 Mathewson Farm listed on the National Register?
Mathewson Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 2001.
What type of historic resource is Mathewson Farm?
Mathewson Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Mathewson Farm?
The period of significance for Mathewson Farm is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Mathewson Farm?
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