Van Horn Mansion - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Van Horn Mansion - Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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."Old Van Horn Mansion In Burt Haunted? Aw, Come On Bill." Nelson, Bill. Lockport-Union Sun and Journal, 1977. 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.Wiley, Samuel T. and Garner, Scott ed. Cyclopedia of Niagara County, NY. Philadelphia: Gresham Publishing, 1892. Read more on Wikipedia
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