Kinyon, Orrin and Roxanne Fairman, House

Orrin Kinyon purchased this site in 1834 and built the house c.1850, which exemplifies Canton's period of early settlement. The Greek Revival house typifies the vernacular 'New England Large' form brought by pioneers from the eastern states. This large family was engaged in subsistence farming and was prominent in the community. The farmstead saw changes in agriculture over the years, with members of the Kinyon family farming the property until 1940. The Kinyon Cemetery is located on Ridge Road near the homestead and is a current reminder of Canton pioneers. The Kinyon School, while no longer standing, was important in the education and socialization of township families.

The Kinyon house is a one-and-one-half story double pile Greek Revival house with a wide cornice line and returns in the gable ends. It has post and beam construction and floor plan in keeping with a New England Large house. There is a rear shed roof addition with one-story wing that has a vestibule entry. A former one-story porch on the southeast corner was enclosed (date known) as part of the current kitchen. The family room in the southwest corner was once a separate summer kitchen. This five bay house has a front door surround with pilasters that is topped by three transom lights. The front entry porch has square columns topped by balustrade. The house sits on a stone foundation with cement block foundation under the additions. There is 6/6 fenestration. The house is well maintained both inside and out. This 2.98 acre property is situated on a rural road with some new homes being built in the vicinity. The house, with modern garage and remains of the barn (date unknown) and foundation to the south, sit among mature conifer and deciduous trees facing the road. The rear of the property, bordered by a line of trees, has a meadow-like open space with the remains of an orchard in the northwest corner. The wooded area on the north side of the house slopes gently to the north.