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
Nearest cityKirkland, New York
Coordinates43°3′51″N 75°25′7″W
Area8 acres (3.2 ha)
Built1797
Architectural styleFederal, Vernacular Federal
NRHP reference No.85001546[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 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]

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