Created By: Ithaca Heritage
This house is the oldest in Newfield. It was built in 1806 by one of the first settlers, Henry Smith, and was originally two log cabins. The living room was one cabin and the kitchen was another. The logs can still be seen inside the building. Once known as the Indian Springs Farm, a spring 1,700 feet away still supplies water to the house. Older residence have reported that many arrowheads and artifacts have been found on the property. Owned for many years by the Fred Winch family, the house is now owned by Irving and Elaine Peress.
This point of interest is part of the tour: A Historic Tour through Newfield (2003 Historic Brochure)
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