Isaac M. Raymond Farm facts for kids
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Isaac M. Raymond Farm
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Hillside lane leading up to the house (partially visible through the trees)
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | N. Bridgewater Rd., Woodstock, Vermont |
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| Area | 81.8 acres (33.1 ha) |
| Built | 1835 |
| Architect | Fiske, Charles |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Cape Cod |
| MPS | Agricultural Resources of Vermont MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 93000242 |
| Added to NRHP | April 1, 1993 |
The Isaac M. Raymond Farm, also known as Uphill Farm, is a special old farm in Woodstock, Vermont. It's located on North Bridgewater Road. This farm is what's left of a much bigger farm that Isaac Raymond owned a long time ago.
In 1940, it became a "gentleman's farm." This means it was owned by someone who enjoyed farming but didn't rely on it for their main income. The property has an old house from 1805 and farm buildings built in the 1900s. Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
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What is the Uphill Farm Like?
The Uphill Farm covers more than 80 acres (about 32 hectares). It sits on a hillside and hilltop, looking over Gulf Stream. This stream flows into the Ottauquechee River near Woodstock village.
Farm Layout and Features
The farm's land is shaped like an "L." In the 1800s, it was even bigger, reaching as far as Vermont Route 12. Today, the farm is mostly bordered by North Bridgewater Road. You get to the farm by driving up a winding road.
Different parts of the farm are separated by stone walls, barbed wire fences, and split rail fences. The land itself is a mix of open fields (meadows), wooded areas (woodlots), and places where crops are grown (cropland).
Buildings on the Farm
The main farm area has an old house built in 1805. It's a "Cape style" house, which is a traditional New England design. There are also three barns that were built in the 1940s. The house was changed a lot inside around the same time. It seems like the inside was completely redone.
History of the Raymond Farm
The story of the farm begins in the early 1800s.
Early Owners and Growth
In 1801, James Raymond bought the main part of the farm. He moved to Woodstock from Middleborough, Massachusetts. It's likely that James Raymond was the one who built the farmhouse we see today.
In 1830, James gave the farm to his son, Isaac Raymond. Isaac was important because he made the farm much bigger. He added more land to the north. The Raymond family used the farm to grow many different things and raise animals. This was called "diversified subsistence farming." It meant they grew enough food and raised enough animals to support themselves and their family.
Changes Over Time
After the Raymonds sold the farm, other people owned it. They often leased it to tenant farmers. These farmers worked the land but didn't own it.
In 1940, a man named Thomas Crocker III bought the farm. He changed it into a "gentleman's farm." He updated the house and replaced the old farm buildings with new ones. These new buildings were built in the "Colonial Revival" style, which means they looked like older colonial buildings.
A part of the farm near Route 12 was later sold. It now belongs to the National Park Service. This land is even part of the famous Appalachian Trail, a very long hiking path!
