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Penfield Homestead Museum, Paradox Lake
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Penfield Homestead Museum.

Museums·Crown Point, NY·43.92°N 73.54°W

Iron forges, military ghosts, and founding families in Crown Point

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Telephone(518) 597-3804
Found inCrown Point, NY
Charted at43.92°N 73.54°Won the Atlas
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Museums · Paradox LakeEntry revised Aug 20, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Penfield Homestead Museum.

Dedicated to the rich history of Crown Point, NY, and the vital Ironville area, this museum invites visitors to explore its original homestead, historic barns, and the Penfield Church and Parsonage. Self-guided walking tours and historic signage enhance the experience of these preserved structures. The museum comprehensively covers local history, including the significant Crown Point Iron Company, Hammondville, and the Crown Point Iron Company Railroad. It also delves into the region's involvement in military conflicts, spanning from the French and Indian War and American Revolution to the War of 1812, Mexican War, Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Extensive research resources are available, featuring surname indexes, documentary history, and records for local cemeteries like Cram, Hardy, Trimble, Wolcott, and Forest Dale. The Penfield Homestead Museum operates seasonally, typically from June through October.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

Museums
AccessibilityWheelchair entrance, parking, restroom (per Google)
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

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The Address

703 Creek Road
Crown Point, NY 12928

43.9230°N · 73.5362°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City279 mi · 5h 0m
Albany111 mi · 2h 0m
Boston206 mi · 3h 45m
Montreal136 mi · 2h 30m
Syracuse180 mi · 3h 15m
Buffalo347 mi · 6h 15m

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

Penfield Homestead Museum, observed.

7 plates on file
Penfield Homestead Museum — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Ryan Mazierski · Google
Penfield Homestead Museum — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Courtesy Penfield Homestead Museum / www.penfieldmuseum.org
Penfield Homestead Museum — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Ryan Mazierski · Google
Penfield Homestead Museum — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Courtesy Penfield Homestead Museum / www.penfieldmuseum.org
Penfield Homestead Museum — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Ryan Mazierski · Google
Penfield Homestead Museum — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Ryan Mazierski · Google
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