John Elkins Farmstead facts for kids
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John Elkins Farmstead
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 Location in New Hampshire
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| Location | 156 Beach Plain Rd., Danville, New Hampshire |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 96000955 |
| Added to NRHP | August 30, 1996 |
The John Elkins Farmstead is a very old farm in Danville, New Hampshire. It's a special place because it shows what a farm looked like in the 1800s. The buildings on the farm are from the late 1700s to the late 1800s. This farmstead is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
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Exploring the John Elkins Farmstead
The John Elkins Farmstead is found in a quiet, countryside area of Danville. It sits on the north side of Beach Plain Road. This farm is made up of a main house, a wing that connects the house to a barn, and a carriage shed. These buildings create a small yard, just north of the road.
What Does the Farmhouse Look Like?
The main house is a two-and-a-half story building. It has a pointed roof and a chimney in the middle. The front door was changed in the 1900s. Originally, it likely had a fancy entrance typical of the Federal style. Inside, the house has been carefully put back together to look like it did in the Federal style. Workers tried to keep as many original parts as possible. They also used old photos to rebuild other parts.
The Barn and Other Buildings
The barn at the farmstead is quite large. It is also two-and-a-half stories tall. It was built with strong timber frames. The barn has two sliding doors at the front. What's unusual is that you can get to the barn from the house through the connecting wing on both floors. The carriage shed is next to the other buildings. It helps form the courtyard area.
Who Lived at the Farm?
We don't know the exact year the farmhouse was built. But experts think it was built in the late 1700s. It was probably built for Jeremiah Elkins, who had just gotten married.
The Elkins Family's Legacy
Jeremiah's son, John Elkins, built the barn and the shed. This likely happened in 1875. John Elkins was known as one of the best farmers in Danville. He was good at trying out new tools and farming methods. The Elkins family owned the farm until 1919.
