Bush-Lyon Homestead, Historical residence in Port Chester, New York.
The Bush-Lyon Homestead features a one-and-a-half-story frame structure with shingle and clapboard exteriors, plus a central stone chimney from 1720.
The property served as General Israel Putnam's headquarters during specific periods of the Revolutionary War, marking its role in American independence.
The residence includes preserved slave quarters, a carriage house, and a corn crib, representing different aspects of 18th-century American life.
Visitors need to contact the Port Chester Historical Society by email at Portchesterhistoricalsociety@gmail.com to arrange guided tours of the property.
The homestead occupies land within John Lyon Park, which transformed from a 200-acre working farm into a 22-acre public recreation space.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 41.01333,-73.66750
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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