Covert, William, Cobblestone Farmhouse
Also known as: Covert-Brodie-Pollack House
Why it's listed
Set on nearly 15 acres along North Greece Road in Greece, Monroe County, this one-and-one-half-story farmhouse was built around 1832 and is attributed to William Covert, who bought the land in 1810. Its walls are made of variously colored field cobbles laid in regular rows, with limestone quoins at the corners and limestone lintels and sills around the openings. Greek Revival details include a deep entablature with cornice returns, eyebrow windows with cast-iron grilles, and an off-center entrance with sidelights beneath a small Doric portico. A cobblestone rear wing and a cobblestone well also date from the period. The house is one of four surviving cobblestone buildings in Greece and is considered the best of them, as well as an impressive example within the wider region. Later owners included the Trowell, Harris and Brodie families. Much of the original farmland has since been subdivided for housing. The house is still used as a home.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is a distinguished example of cobblestone construction, using medium-sized field cobbles in regular rows with limestone quoins and trim, typical of 1830s rural vernacular buildings. It is described as the best surviving example among the four cobblestone buildings in Greece. It is also a fine example of vernacular Greek Revival domestic architecture.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 95001280, listed November 7, 1995. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 978 N. Greece Rd., Greece |
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| County | Monroe County |
| Listed | November 7, 1995 |
| Reference number | 95001280 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | ca. 1832 |
| Architect / builder | attributed to William Covert |
| Architectural style | Mid-19th century: Greek Revival (vernacular) |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Still in use as a single dwelling, on a 14.95-acre parcel with a modern garage, a cobblestone well and pump, and a small shed. |
| Acreage | 15 |
| Coordinates | 43.23017, -77.73056 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 95001280.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q8007194
- This listing as JSON
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