The Cornfield
Listed as “Cornfield, The” · Also known as Farmers' Independent Benevolent Society Hall
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Cornfield
The Cornfield, at 655 Cty Rd. 26, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 12, 2002. It was among the first 11 of Oneonta’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its social history, european and architecture, at the local level. Seven more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isBuilding in New York, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 30 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
655 Cty Rd. 26, Oneonta · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
7 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of The Cornfield
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Cornfield
Is The Cornfield on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 12, 2002 (Register number 02001047).
Is The Cornfield a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit The Cornfield?
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 The Cornfield?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 30 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 75320923 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.