Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead

Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead is a historic home and farm complex located at Kirkland in Oneida County, New York.

Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Nearest city	Kirkland, New York
Coordinates	43°3′51″N 75°25′7″W
Area	8 acres (3.2 ha)
Built	1797
Architectural style	Federal, Vernacular Federal
NRHP reference No.	85001546[1]
Added to NRHP	July 11, 1985

The owner, Rev. Asahel Norton (Sept. 20, 1765-May 10, 1853) was a graduate of Yale College. He became known in later life for his interest in pomology, and for his apple trees. He was one of the founders of Hamilton College.^[2]

The home was built about 1797 and is a two-story wood-frame structure with a five bay, center hall configuration in a vernacular Federal style. Also on the property are the original well, chicken coop and animal barn, and fruit orchard.^[3]

The homestead was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.^[1]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. Gridley, A. D. (1874). History of the town of Kirkland, New York. New York: Hurd and Houghton. pp. 62–89.
3. John F. Harwood (May 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Rev. Asahel Norton Homestead". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-01-08. See also: "Accompanying eight photos".