2165 Lockport--Olcott Rd., Newfane, New York. County/parish: Niagara.
Added to the National Register of Historic Places September 09, 1991. NRIS 91001149.
2 contributing buildings.
The Van Horn Mansion was built by Judge James Van Horn in 1823. It is the site of the Town of Newfane's first town meeting, April 6, 1824. The name for the Town of Newfane is believed to be chosen by the town Postmaster. The Mansion includes 16 rooms and five bathrooms. It is located on Lockport-Olcott Road in Niagara County, New York on Route 78 and is also considered to be haunted. It is one many National Register of Historic Places in Niagara County.
(read more...)National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75320157