BUCHNER HOMESTEAD

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Historical Notes

THE HOUSE WAS LIKELY BUILT FOR HENRY C. BUCHNER ON THE FAMILY LOT HE INHERITED IN 1843. THE BUCHNERS WERE ONE OF THE FIRST FAMILIES TO SETTLE IN CROWLAND IN 1778. CAPTAIN HENRY BUCHNER LED TROOPS AGAINST THE AMERICANS AT THE BATTLE OF COOK'S MILLS IN 1814 THE FAMILY DONATED PROPERTY FOR THE BUILDING OF THE FIRST CHURCH IN CROWLAND WHERE LYONS CREEK CHURCH NOW STANDS

Architectural Notes

ATTACHED TO THE EAST END OF THE HOUSE IS A LONG FRAME SUMMER KITCHEN FINISHED WITH BOARD AND BATTEN. THE MAIN BRICK HOUSE HAS A RUBBLE COURSE LIMESTONE FOUNDATION AND END CHIMNEYS. THE FRONT DOOR IS A SOLID, SIX-PANEL DESIGN. ON CERTAIN INTERIOR DOORS ARE A TYPE OF CAST IRON THUMB LATCH WHICH DATES THE HOUSE IN THE 1850'S. THE HOUSE HAS BEEN VACANT SINCE 1972; THE SURROUNDING OUTBUILDINGS AND PROPERTY ARE IN POOR CONDITION.