Located in a rural area west of the town center, the James Smith Homestead is a Georgian era farmhouse. It is two stories tall with clapboard siding, a side gable roof, and large central chimney. The facade is symmetrical with a central entry. The entry door is framed by pilasters and topped by a broken pediment. A one-story ell extends to the southeast. James Smith purchased the land on which the house stands in 1753 and it remained in his family for many years. His homestead is one of many that were established during the mid-eighteenth century when the conclusion of the French and Indian War allowed colonists to return to areas that had been abandoned due to Native American attacks. It is likely that the house was remodeled c.1800 and has been largely unchanged since that time. The farm is part of the Lower Alewive Historic District.
Year Listed: Individually 1982, Historic District 1994
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