Patton, James "Squire," House
Why it's listed
Set on a small rise beside Route 207 in New Windsor, this frame farmhouse began in the 1790s as a modest one-and-a-half story dwelling. Early in the 19th century it was expanded west and north into a five-bay, center-hall house with a steep gabled roof, a stone foundation and a stone lean-to added on the east side. Entrance and porch details from about 1830 show the shift between Federal and Greek Revival styles. Inside, features include the original basement kitchen, Federal wood mantels, an enclosed staircase and a smoke chamber for curing meat. Around 1830 the property came to James "Squire" Patton, who built a successful farm and became the area's largest cattle dealer, with ties to local banks. The house was hardly altered after c. 1830, so it keeps much of its early character. The surviving parcel also holds a c. 1880 carriage barn, a stone-lined well, smokehouse remains and farm walls. The house is now vacant.
Significance in brief: It is presented as a notable, locally significant example of vernacular domestic architecture in northeastern Orange County. It retains most of its post-expansion plan and Federal and Greek Revival-era finishes, since it was little altered after c. 1830. It is also tied to James "Squire" Patton, a prominent farmer, cattle dealer and local banking figure.
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 08000409, listed May 12, 2008. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | NY 207 W. of jct. with Temple Hill Rd., New Windsor |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Listed | May 12, 2008 |
| Reference number | 08000409 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Vernacular; Early Republic: Federal |
| Areas of significance | Architecture, Other |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Current function listed as vacant; the interior shows recent use as a police training facility and some deterioration, including water damage and a damaged lean-to. |
| Acreage | 5 |
| Coordinates | 41.48730, -74.07282 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
Noted as vacant in the nomination. Nomination documents can be decades old; current status may differ. If you are considering buying an empty listed property, read the due-diligence checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 08000409.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6127986
- This listing as JSON
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