Elkanah Watson House
Elkanah Watson House | |
Elkanah Watson House, Port Kent, 2009 | |
| Location | Lake and South Streets, Port Kent, New York |
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| Coordinates | 44°31′29.81″N 73°24′21.12″W / 44.5249472°N 73.4058667°W |
| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Built | 1828 |
| Architect | Sheldon & Merritt |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000518 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | July 19, 1964 |
The Elkanah Watson House is a historic house at Lake and South Streets in Port Kent, New York. Built in 1828, it was the home of Elkanah Watson (1758–1842), a businessman and diplomat best known for founding and promoting the idea of agricultural fairs. This house, still a private residence, was his home until his death. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.