National Register of Historic Places listings in Washington County, New York facts for kids
Welcome to Washington County, New York! This area is full of amazing places that have a special history. Many of these places are so important that they are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is like a special list kept by the United States government to protect and celebrate buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history.
When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized for its unique story, its cool architecture, or for being connected to important events or people. In Washington County, you can find all sorts of historic spots, from old houses and churches to bridges and canals. One super special place, the Lemuel Haynes House, is even called a U.S. National Historic Landmark! That's an even higher honor!
Let's explore some of these cool historic places in Washington County!
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Historic Homes and Buildings
Washington County has many old homes and buildings that tell stories of the past.
Homes of Important People
- Susan B. Anthony Childhood House: This house in Battenville was where Susan B. Anthony lived as a child. She grew up to be a very famous leader who fought for women's right to vote!
- Lemuel Haynes House: Located in South Granville, this was the last home of Lemuel Haynes. He was the very first African-American minister to be officially recognized in the U.S. This house is so important it's a National Historic Landmark!
- Martin–Fitch House and Asa Fitch Jr. Laboratory: In Salem, you can find the home and lab of Asa Fitch. He was the first person in the U.S. to work as a professional insect scientist!
- Thomas McLean House: This house in Battenville is another historic home on NY 29.
- Alexander McNish House: This old house in Salem is also recognized for its historical value.
- Elisha Straight House: In Hartford, this early home was used as a place to sign up soldiers during the American Civil War. Today, it's a local history museum where you can learn more about the area!
- Wing-Northup House: This historic house is located in Fort Edward.
Other Historic Buildings
- Baker-Merrill House: This house in Easton is a historic property.
- Brown's Tavern: Found in South Hartford, this old tavern has been around for a long time.
- Burton Hall: This building in North Easton was built in 1901. It served as the Easton town hall, thanks to a kind person who helped the community.
- Dayton-Williams House: This historic house is located in Middle Granville.
- DeRidder Homestead: East of Schuylerville, this homestead in Easton is a historic farm.
- Easton Friends North Meetinghouse: This meetinghouse in Middle Falls is a historic place of worship.
- Hebron District School No. 16: This old school building in East Hebron reminds us of how kids used to learn.
- Hebron Valley Grange No. 1103: This building in West Hebron was once a meeting place for farmers.
- Home Farm: Located in East Whitehall, this farm is recognized for its historical significance.
- Old Fort House: In Fort Edward, this house is a historic landmark.
- Old Stone House Library: This library in Fort Ann was built around 1825. It's one of the few buildings left from when the Champlain Canal was being built!
- Judge Joseph Potter House (Skene Manor): This historic house is located in Whitehall.
- L. C. Simonds Adirondack Cabin: This cabin in Clemons is a historic example of an Adirondack style cabin.
- Stoops Hotel: This old hotel in Battenville is a historic building.
- Town-Hollister Farm: This farm in North Granville is another historic site.
Historic Public Buildings
Washington County also has important public buildings that are part of its history.
- Farmer's National Bank and W.H. Hughes Slate Company Office: These stone buildings in Granville were built in the Colonial Revival style. They are next to the historic post office.
- Fort Edward D&H Train Station: This train station in Fort Edward is a historic spot. It was part of a larger plan to preserve important places in the Glens Falls area.
- Hartford Baptist Church and Cemetery: This church in Hartford was built in 1891 in a beautiful Victorian Gothic style. It stands on the same spot where the first church was built in 1789!
- U.S. Post Office-Granville: This post office in Granville is special because of its unique design. It's one of only three post offices from its time with a raised parapet (a low wall along the roof).
- U.S. Post Office-Hudson Falls: This post office in Hudson Falls is also a historic building.
- U.S. Post Office-Whitehall: The post office in Whitehall is another historic building.
- Whitehall Armory: This building in Whitehall was once a military armory.
Historic Districts and Sites
Some areas have many historic buildings together, forming a "historic district."
- Cambridge Historic District: In Cambridge, this area shows the historic parts of three smaller towns that joined together to form Cambridge.
- Hudson Falls Historic District: This area in Hudson Falls is recognized for its historic buildings.
- Main Street Historic District: In Whitehall, this district includes both sides of Williams Street and Main Street, showing many historic buildings.
- Revolutionary War Cemetery: This cemetery in Salem is the oldest in town. It has almost 1,100 graves, including many local soldiers who fought in the American Revolutionary War!
- Rogers Island: This island in Fort Edward is a historic site.
- St. James Episcopal Church: This church in Fort Edward is a historic place of worship.
- Salem Historic District: This district in Salem is the historic heart of one of the oldest settlements in the region. It has many buildings from the 1800s that are still in great shape.
- Village of Greenwich Historic District: This district in Greenwich includes several streets with historic buildings.
- White Creek Historic District: This district in White Creek is also recognized for its historical significance.
- Moss Street Cemetery: This cemetery in Hudson Falls is a historic burial ground.
- William Miller Chapel and Ascension Rock: This historic district in Hampton includes the chapel and a rock important to the history of the Millerite movement.
Canals and Bridges
Washington County is also home to historic waterways and bridges.
- Champlain Canal: This canal stretches north from Troy to Whitehall. Canals are like man-made rivers that help boats travel. The Champlain Canal was very important for moving goods long ago.
- Glens Falls Feeder Canal: This canal in Hudson Falls helped feed water into the larger Champlain Canal.
- New York State Barge Canal: This canal system runs across Washington County. It was built in the early 1900s to help boats compete with trains for carrying goods. It's a successor to the old Champlain Canal.
Cool Covered Bridges
Washington County is famous for its beautiful covered bridges! These bridges are special because they have roofs and sides, which helped protect the wooden parts from weather and made them last longer.
- Buskirk Covered Bridge: This bridge spans the Hoosic River near Buskirk.
- Eagleville Covered Bridge: This bridge crosses the Batten Kill river near Eagleville.
- Rexleigh Covered Bridge: This bridge is located off NY 22 near Jackson.
- Shushan Covered Bridge: This bridge also spans the Batten Kill river near Shushan.
These covered bridges are all part of a special group called the "Covered Bridges of Washington County Thematic Resource," which means they are recognized together for their shared history and style.
Images for kids
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The Buskirk Covered Bridge.
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Hubbard Hall in the Cambridge Historic District.
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The Champlain Canal in the 1980s.
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Some historic sites have restricted addresses for their protection.
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The Dayton-Williams House.
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The Eagleville Covered Bridge.
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The Fort Edward D&H Train Station.
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The Fort Miller Reformed Church Complex.
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An old drawing of the Champlain Canal.
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The Hartford Baptist Church and Cemetery.
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The Lemuel Haynes House.
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The Home Farm in East Whitehall.
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Buildings in the Hudson Falls Historic District.
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Main Street in the Whitehall Historic District.
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The Old Stone House Library.
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The Judge Joseph Potter House (Skene Manor).
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The Revolutionary War Cemetery in Salem.
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The Rexleigh Covered Bridge.
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St. James Episcopal Church.
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Buildings on Main Street in the Salem Historic District.
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The Shushan Covered Bridge.
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The South Granville Congregational Church.
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The Elisha Straight House, now the Hartford Museum.
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The U.S. Post Office in Granville.
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The U.S. Post Office in Hudson Falls.
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The U.S. Post Office in Whitehall.
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A Civil War Memorial in the Village of Greenwich Historic District.
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The John Allen House in the White Creek Historic District.
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The Whitehall Armory.
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The Wing-Northup House.
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