Originally patented in 1739 to Col. Thomas Cresap, The Long Meadow was acquired in 1746 by Daniel Dulany, sold in 1763 to Col. Henry Bouquet, left by his will to Col. Haldimand, acquired in 1773 by Gen. Jos. Sprigg, and purchased in 1789 by Thos. Hart, a partner of Nathaniel Rochester, founder of Rochester, N.Y. Hart's daughter, born here, married Henry Clay. The property was bought in 1827 by the United States in public sale.