Potter-Allison Farm
Why it's listed
Along Potter's Run near Potters Mills, the Potter-Allison Farm holds a brick house built in two stages: a Georgian section from about 1817 and an 1850s Victorian addition built under William Allison, who had acquired the property from James Irvin. The house keeps its symmetrical facade, side hall plan, 12-over-12 facade windows and a panelled entrance door, along with Victorian cabinetwork and a mantled parlor fireplace. The farm stands on land tied to General James Potter, an early settler who arrived around 1768 and built a log house in 1788. The property was a continuous working farm into the early 20th century and includes a large bank barn with hand-hewn timbers, several outbuildings, and archeological traces of grist, saw, woolen and tanning mills. Its surviving buildings and integrity are considered rare for the county.
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| Period of significance | 1800-1899 |
|---|---|
| Styles | Georgian with Victorian addition |
| Areas of significance | Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture |
| Acreage | 136 |
| Boundary source | NPS cultural-resource GIS polygon |
| Full listing page | Potter-Allison Farm (property record) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.