Elkanah Watson House - Port Kent NY
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N 44° 31.508 W 073° 24.321
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Elkanah Watson House is a National Historic Landmark located in Port Kent, New York.
Waymark Code: WMT56N
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2016
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Elkanah Watson House is a National Historic Landmark located in Port Kent, New York. The formal stone house overlooks Lake Champlain to the east and was designed by Sheldon & Merritt. It was constructed under the supervision of Charles Watson as the residence of his father, Elkanah Watson. The senior Watson was a Revolutionary-era diplomat, founder of the agricultural fair, which he developed to stimulate competition and best practices, with activities for women and children; a banker and businessman, and an early promoter of canals in New York State
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This house sits on a rise with a great view of Lake Champlain. At one point there was a wrap around porch that greatly enhanced the beauty of this home, however it is gone.