Homan-Gerard House and Mills

Homan-Gerard House and Mills
The John Homan House, part of the Homan-Gerard House and Mills.
Location Jct. Main St. and Yaphank Rd., Yaphank, New York
Coordinates 40°50′9″N 72°54′57″W / 40.83583°N 72.91583°W / 40.83583; -72.91583Coordinates: 40°50′9″N 72°54′57″W / 40.83583°N 72.91583°W / 40.83583; -72.91583
Area 6 acres (2.4 ha)
Built 1790
Architectural style Federal
NRHP Reference # 88002761[1]
Added to NRHP December 16, 1988

Homan-Gerard House and Mills is a historic home and mill complex located at Yaphank in Suffolk County, New York. It is composed of a large Federal-style residence (built about 1790), four contributing related support buildings, and six contributing related archaeological sites. The house is a 2 12-story frame residence with a three-bay facade, gambrel roof, center chimney, and kitchen wing. Also on the property are three small sheds and a large 2-story, late-19th-century barn. Archaeological remains include that of the J. P. Mills Store and Homan-Gerard saw mill and grist mill.[2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.[1] Across from Yaphank Avenue is the Robert Hawkins Homestead

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