Caldwell Place Century Farm (cobblestone)

Historic Site #:	07-009 (Exists) Type: B2,D1,G1,G2	Town:	Marion
Site Name:	Caldwell Place Century Farm (cobblestone)	GPS Coordinates:	43.130589, -77.12818
Address:	3456 Newark Rd., Marion
Description:
The farm is actually a 2-century farm owned by the same family. First the Samuel Caldwell family, now the Rich family. The marker was installed by the Marion Historic Association.

Photo by Bavis, 2014

Historic narrative:
The farm was purchased by Samuel Caldwell from Humphrey Sherman. The cobblestone addition was built for use as a dairy cooler in the period between 1835-1840.This farm was one of the first in Marion with the arrival of Samuel Caldwell in 1797. This farm is listed as a Century Farm having been farmed by the same family for 200 years. Guernsey cattle were raised at this farm for many years.

References:

Cobblestone Society Database - Marion-2