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National Register of Historic Places

John Smith Farm

Listed as “Smith, John, Farm” · Also known as Slate Creek Farm

A district of 8 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2012
Mid-19th CenturyListed 2012Minden

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

John Smith Farm, at 1059 NY 80, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 31, 2012. The Register lists it for its architecture and agriculture, at the local level. It describes its style as Mid-19th Century, as it does for 170 other New York listings. The district takes in 8 historic buildings.

Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 56 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1834 to today

  1. 1834Built
  2. 2012Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 14 years
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Finding John Smith Farm

1059 NY 80, Minden

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Mid-19th Century style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Mid-19th Century.

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Questions about John Smith Farm

Is John Smith Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 31, 2012 (Register number 11001061).

Is John Smith Farm a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Klock, 5.3 miles away.

Can you visit John Smith Farm?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of John Smith Farm?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 56 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75319045 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.