Cornerstone from the Roe Homestead - 1762

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

1762 "Roe Homestead" Cornerstone - front: This image shows an old stone with carved letters "SR NR" and the number "1762" visible.
1762 "Roe Homestead" Cornerstone - front

This image shows an old stone with carved letters "SR NR" and the number "1762" visible.

Name/Title

Cornerstone from the "Roe Homestead" - 1762

Entry/Object ID

chs-018992

Description

Cornerstone from the Nathaniel Roe, Sr. house 1762 known as the "Roe Homestead" along Laroe Road across the road from Amy Roe Barnes' home at 167 Laroe Rd (332289-7-1-50.21)

Context

This house was demolished.

Category

Roe
Families

Acquisition

Notes

6/24/2022 Gift from James D. Barnes in memory of Amy Roe Barnes.

Made/Created

Date made

1762

Dimensions

Height

26.7 cm

Width

60.3 cm

Depth

14 cm

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

August 25, 2025