This vernacular cottage is believed to have been moved to its present location from nearby Troupville in the early 1850s. It was bought by Sam Myddelton in 1852 and was known as “Sam’s Place” throughout most of its history.
Fairview Historic District, National Register of Historic Places
The roof is iron oxide paint and would have been period correct. The late Don Chancy, the fellow that rebuilt the house, worked really hard to make the outside look proper. The inside is a different matter.
ug, that loud roof…