Buckminster-Kingsbury Farm facts for kids
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Buckminster-Kingsbury Farm
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 Location in New Hampshire
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| Location | 80 Houghton Ledge Road, Roxbury, New Hampshire |
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| Area | 13.1 acres (5.3 ha) |
| Built | c. 1825 |
| Architectural style | Federal, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000964 |
| Added to NRHP | December 30, 2011 |
The Buckminster-Kingsbury Farm is a really old and special farmhouse located in Roxbury, New Hampshire. This brick house was built around 1825. It's a great example of old building styles called Federal and Greek Revival. Because it's so well-preserved and important, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
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Discovering the Historic Farm
The Buckminster-Kingsbury Farm sits in a quiet, country part of northwestern Roxbury. You can find it at the very end of Houghton Ledge Road. This road is a dirt path that starts near the Granite Gorge Ski Area.
What the Farm Looks Like
The farm covers about 13 acres of land. Most of this land is covered in trees. But there's a clear area where you'll find the farm buildings. The main farmhouse, built around 1825, is the most important building here. There's also a barn from the 1800s nearby. You can even see old foundations from other buildings and a well from the 19th century.
The farmhouse itself is made of brick and has two and a half stories. It has a pointed roof. Attached to the main house are two smaller wooden sections. These parts are believed to be even older than the main brick house.
A Glimpse into the Farm's Past
The town of Roxbury was officially created in 1813. Before that, people started settling here in the 1700s. Many of these early settlers were soldiers from the French and Indian War. They received land grants in the area.
Who Lived Here?
William Stoddard Buckminster bought land here in 1820 from his father, Solomon. Solomon was one of Roxbury's first leaders. It's thought that one of the wooden parts of the house was built as early as the 1790s.
William's son, David Buckminster, ran the farm for many years. He worked on the farm until the 1860s. Then he moved to Keene. In 1878, he sold the farm to Elbridge Kingsbury. The Kingsbury family were also early settlers in the area. They continued to operate the farm until 1919.
From Farm to Camp and Beyond
In the 1920s and 1930s, the Kingsbury family rented out the property. It was used as a summer camp for kids! After many years, the farm was sold out of the Kingsbury family in 1946. Today, it remains a special piece of history in Roxbury.
