From 1800-1830 the area known as Jordan/Elbridge emerged from a wilderness to become a place of prosperity.  Squire Munro, one of the early leaders of the area, loaded up an ox-cart, after his service in the Revolutionary War, and settled on land on the present Route 5. It was said he cleared 3000 acres of land, built a gristmill & Munro Inn, was a judge, and a deacon in the local church. He started with practically nothing but left what was a large sum of money, $75,000, to his four sons, John, Nathan, Phillip, and David. All four of the sons used their money to help build churches and schools and established well respected livelihoods as well.

John Munro, the grandson of Squire Munro, eventually built our beautiful cobblestone house. The house was designed by a famous English architect, Thomas Atkinson. It is one of 3 known cobblestone homes designed by a professional architect and the only one in Onondaga county. They started building it in 1850 and completed in 1854. The cobblestones were drawn by sled in the winter from the shores of Lake Ontario in Oswego. All of the interior woodwork was built from trees on the property and are still in their original shape. 

Mary Munro, the granddaughter of John and last known descendant to live in the home, described life on her grandfather’s 200-acre farm as a Gothic Revival home that was a working farm house. John Munro was very active in the community as well. With a family owned sawmill, church work, overseeing the local school, drawing up deeds, mortgages, made contracts, and surveyed land. He and his wife, Eveline, were also socially active. They held large parties, especially on anniversaries and special holidays; 50 or 60 people often attended these gatherings.

The Munro family lived and worked at this homestead until 1963, when Miss Mary Munro sold the farm and moved up the road to a little blue house. 

Eventually Dr. & Mrs.William Drake bought the house and lived here for 40 years. Their blended family of 4 children all married at the home as did Dr. & Mrs. Drake. There is a picture on the staircase in the exact spot where they exchanged vows. So many wonderful memories and much love has been shared on this beautiful property.

Now the Carberry family, Bob & Pat and their 4 sons, Mike, Matt, Brian, and Bobby hope to share this amazing space with couples and their families looking for a unique and historic setting for their wedding weekend. It’s a place where love stories unfold, memories are made, and celebrations come to life. They can’t wait to welcome you!