Isaiah Davenport was the owner and builder of the Davenport House and many other buildings. He finished this house in 1822. Since Davenport had ten children, the house had many rooms. He died in 1827, and the house changed owners many times. By the time it was supposed to be demolished, it was being used as an apartment house. It was in poor condition, but seven women kept it from being destroyed and decided to restore the house. All of the paint and wallpaper, as well as the foundation and walls, were repaired. They tried to restore things to their original state, like they were in Davenport's time. One unusual fact about the house is that in the parlor rests a piano which once stood as a stand for a coffin during a funeral reception! The house itself is built in the Federal style with a center hallway. The Davenport house is a beautiful and historic place to visit.

Researched by Melissa, Claire, Caroline, and Brennan