Hiram Sibley Homestead Explained

Hiram Sibley Homestead
Location:	29 Sibley Road, Mendon, New York
Coordinates:	42.9683°N -77.6156°W
Built:	1827
Architecture:	Federal
Added:	September 12, 1985
Refnum:	85002291

Hiram Sibley Homestead is a historic home located in the town of Mendon in Monroe County, New York. More specifically, the homestead is in the hamlet of Sibleyville, named in honor of Hiram Sibley.^[1]

History

The wood frame Federal-style house was built about 1827 and consists of five sections. The original house includes the -story rectangular main section and the attached 2-story north and west wings. In 1928, the structure was moved from the roadside to a nearby bank of the Honeoye Creek. It was built by Sibley and was the site of his initial business ventures in milling and manufacturing.^[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Gallery

Images of Hiram Sibley home in Rochester, NY

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Monroe County, New York

Notes and References

1. Book: Ham, Diane C.. Around Mendon and Honeoye Falls. Arcadia. Roberta Luce-Majewski. 2004. 0-7385-3677-6. Charleston, SC. 32. 57240862.
2. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Hiram Sibley Homestead. July 1985. 2009-10-01 . Larry E. Gobrecht. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying 26 photos.