Deacon Samuel and Jabez Lane Homestead

The Deacon Samuel and Jabez Lane Homestead, located in Stratham, New Hampshire, is a historic farmstead built in 1807, showcasing Federal period architecture with intricate carvings by a local craftsman. The property features four buildings, including the main house, a shoe shop, a corn house, and a barn, all of which were part of a larger industrial site that included a tannery. The homestead is notable for its well-preserved interior, including stencilwork and a fine cherry staircase, and is significant for the detailed journals kept by its owners documenting its construction. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983, it offers a glimpse into early American craftsmanship and industry.