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Congdon(e) Cobblestone house

Historic Site #:07-034   (Exists)   Type: D1 Town:Marion
Site Name:Congdon(e) Cobblestone houseGPS Coordinates:43.181069, -77.157004
Address:4978 East Williamson Rd
Description:
Built in 1825-30 of field cobbles.
A modest home containing a central chimney serving two fireplaces and a bake oven. A significant addition was built in the 1990''''''''s


 
Photo by Bavis, 2013
 
Historic narrative:
This home was rumored to be on the Underground Railroad.  According to local lore the runaways were concealed in a cupboard on the side of the fireplace.  According to a survey done by Dorothy Wells Pease, it was the home on the ancestors of Lafayette Congdone, president of the Lima Seminary.


References:

Wayne Co NY Cobblestones Blogspot

Cobblestone Museum Blogspot