Mulford Farmhouse

Mulford Farm in East Hampton, Long Island, New York, is one of America's most significant, intact English colonial farmsteads. The farmhouse was built in 1680 by High Sheriff Josiah Hobart, an important early official of the first New York Royal Province government. Samuel "Fish Hook" Mulford bought the property in 1712 after Hobart's death. He had the barn built in 1721.[2] The property is listed as a contributing property of the East Hampton Village District, a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Mulford Farmhouse
HABS image of the Mulford Farmhouse
LocationMulford Farmhouse, East Hampton, New York
Coordinates40.9566°N 72.1911°W / 40.9566; -72.1911
Area2 acres (0.81 ha)
Built1680
ArchitectJosiah Hobart, builder/owner
Architectural styleEnglish Colonial
Part ofEast Hampton Village District
NRHP reference No.74001309[1]
Designated CPMay 2, 1974

The Mulford Farm site has been interpreted as the year 1790, and includes the house, barn, spinning dependency, privy, smokehouse and garden. It is owned by the East Hampton Historical Society and operated as a living museum.[2] Next to it is a colonial house museum, called "Home Sweet Home" for its association with songwriter John Howard Payne, who spent time as a child there at what was his grandfather's house. The Pantigo windmill is located behind it.

The Mulford Farm museum is located at 10 James Lane, East Hampton, New York, accessible by Montauk Highway. It is open from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend.

  • Farmstead sign
    Farmstead sign
  • Mulford Farm in East Hampton
    Mulford Farm in East Hampton
  • English colonial farmsteads; the Pantigo Windmill abuts the farm.
    English colonial farmsteads; the Pantigo Windmill abuts the farm.
  • Mulford Farm colonial farmsteads.
    Mulford Farm colonial farmsteads.
  • Farm in East Hampton, Long Island
    Farm in East Hampton, Long Island
  • Seats outside Mulford Farm
    Seats outside Mulford Farm
  • James Street is lined with an arbor of trees and contemplation benches.
    James Street is lined with an arbor of trees and contemplation benches.
  • Mulford Farm is a contributing property to the East Hampton Village District, which is on the NRHP
    Mulford Farm is a contributing property to the East Hampton Village District, which is on the NRHP
  • Mulford Farm privy is in center/left
    Mulford Farm privy is in center/left
  • Home Sweet Home Museum, associated with writer John Howard Payne and his song
    Home Sweet Home Museum, associated with writer John Howard Payne and his song

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. East Hampton Historical Society News, Volume 16, Number 1, 1992

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