Case-Barlow Farm

1931 Barlow Road

The Cases, along with their five children and one cow tied to their two-horse covered wagon, left Granby, Connecticut in May 1814.   Arriving in Hudson 6 weeks later, the family moved into a log cabin across the street from the current farm.  In the late 1820’s, the family built a brickyard and kilns and constructed one of the first brick houses to be built west of Pittsburgh.

The farm built by Chauncey and Cleopatra Case was used continuously by their descendants as a working farm until the early 1990s.

While the brick portion dates to 1831, the frame addition dates to 1846.  Note the recessed Greek Revival door, rectangular transom, and sidelights.  Inside hardware and doors are also historically significant.

The original barn, on the south side, was probably built in the 1840’s.  The bank barn dates to the 1890’s and has yielded some interesting finds as its restoration took place.

The homestead was donated to the First Congregational Church of Hudson and in November of 1996 the Farm was sold to a nonprofit corporation called Case-Barlow Bicentennial Farm with the sole purpose of preserving the property for future generations to enjoy.  Hudson Heritage Association, DAR, Questers and the Boy Scouts are among local groups that have painstakingly restored the house and barn so that it reflects life in the early/mid 1800s.

Tours and events are available to the public through the volunteer group, Case-Barlow, Inc. (http://www.casebarlow.com/)

The site is surrounded by a City park with recreational offerings, also open to the public.