Black Farm, human settlement in Rhode Island, United States of America
Black Farm, also known as Isaac Collins Farm, is a historic property in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, featuring buildings from different periods and preserved open land. The main house dates to the late 1700s and includes several outbuildings from the 19th century such as barns and a corn crib, along with the remains of a granite-block ice house.
John Collins began farming the land around 1710, and his son Isaac Collins later received a large portion that became known as Black Farm. The property was purchased by Rhode Island in 1991 to preserve its historic character and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
The farm was the economic foundation for families who lived and worked here for generations, shaping the agricultural way of life in the region. Today, visitors can still see the old stone walls and buildings that reflect this work and how farming defined the community.
The property is easy to walk with flat trails that wind through fields and woods, suitable for all levels. Visitors should prepare for insects like gnats and take protective measures, especially during warmer months.
The site contains the grave of Charles Collins, a boy of only 15 years old who died in the Civil War and was buried in the woods. Visitors can also see old railroad ties still decomposing among the trees, remnants of the former train line that once crossed the area.
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