Elkanah Watson House | |
 Elkanah Watson House, Port Kent, 2009 | |
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| Location | Lake and South Streets, Port Kent, New York |
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| Coordinates | 44°31′29.81″N 73°24′21.12″W / 44.5249472°N 73.4058667°W |
| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Built | 1828 |
| Architect | Sheldon & Merritt |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000518 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966[1] |
| Designated NHL | July 19, 1964[2] |
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.[3] It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.[2]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
- ^ a b "Elkanah Watson House". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. September 11, 2007. Archived from the original on June 5, 2011.
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