Samuel Danford Farm facts for kids
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Samuel Danford Farm, Church and Cemetery
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Front of the Danford House
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 Location in Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Summerfield, Ohio |
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| Area | 7.5 acres (3.0 ha) |
| Built | 1833 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003204 |
| Added to NRHP | March 27, 1980 |
The Samuel Danford Farm is a special group of old buildings in Noble County, Ohio, United States. It's located near the village of Summerfield. This historic place includes six buildings and a cemetery, all spread across about 7.5 acres. It's important because of its old buildings and its role in the area's history.
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A Look at the Samuel Danford Farm
The Danford Family Home
Samuel Danford first came to this land in 1817. He quickly built a log cabin to live in. He lived in the log cabin for sixteen years. Then, in 1833, he built the main house that stands today.
The house is made of brick and sits on a strong stone foundation. It has a slate roof. The outside of the house looks simple and classic. The inside is also simple. A new part was added to the back of the house later, but the front of the house still looks much like it did when it was built.
The Glady Methodist Church and Cemetery
Mrs. Danford was a very active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Because of her, local Methodists started meeting at the Danford farm as early as 1818. This group was known as the Glady Methodist Church.
In 1869, the church members decided to build their own church building on the Danford property. Samuel Danford had passed away more than twenty-five years before this. However, his wife lived to see the church finished. People used the church building until the church group stopped meeting in 1905.
Near the church, and also on the original Danford farm, is the church's cemetery. It's called the "Glady Cemetery." This cemetery is where Samuel Danford, his family, and many other early settlers of Noble County are buried.
Why Is This Farm Historic?
In early 1980, the Samuel Danford farm property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places in the United States that are important to history. The farm was added for two main reasons.
First, its architecture (how the buildings were designed and built) was seen as historically important. The main house is a good example of Greek Revival style. Second, the farm played a big part in how the area was explored and settled. It also played a role in the later history of the community.
It's quite special for a place like this to be on the Register. Usually, cemeteries and religious buildings have to meet even stricter rules to be included. The Danford farm, church, and cemetery met these high standards.
