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 Fredonia Commons Historic District - Fredonia NY Posted by:  nomadwillie
N 42° 26.452 W 079° 19.936
17T E 637162 N 4700074
Settled in the early 19th century, Fredonia was founded by Hezekiah Barker, a veteran of the Revolutionary War.
Waymark Code: WMJTTJ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/31/2013
Views: 6
Fredonia was settled in the first decade of the 19th century. Fredonia has a town layout very much like the period New England towns. The Fredonia Commons served as a focal point for the activity in the village. The village was planned around one large rectangular tract of land, however during the 19th century Temple St divided the area into two parks.
Hezekiah Barker who settled in the area purchased the area in 1806. It was he that laid out the lots in the village and set aside the common area. Inn 1825 he deeded the property to the Town of Pomfret. Education was important to the early settlers, shown by the founding of Fredonia Academy in 1823. Religion played a big part as well as there was three different churches surrounding the common. Commercial activity was somewhat restricted in Fredonia since it lacked a connection to the railroad. However Risley Seed Gardens, established in 1830 was well known throughout the country for its seeds.
Street address:
Main, Temple, Church, Day, and Center Sts
Fredonia, NY
County / Borough / Parish: Chautauqua
Year listed: 1978
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874, 1825-1849, 1800-1824
Historic function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Government, Religion
Current function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Education, Government, Religion
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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