The Long Meadow
Originally patented 1739 to Col. Thomas Cresap. Acquired 1746 by Daniel Dulany. Sold 1763 to Col. Henry Bouquet. Left by his will to Col. Haldimand. Acquired 1773 by Gen. Jos. Sprigg. Purchased 1789 by Thos. Hart, partner of Nathaniel Rochester (founder of Rocheter, N.Y.) Hart's daughter born here married Henry Clay. Bought in 1827 by the United States in public sale.
Marker is on Marsh Pike 0.9 miles north of Longmeadow Road, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org