Locust Grove is an Italianate landmark in Poughkeepsie, New York. Built in 1851, it was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Locust Grove Estate (not-for-profit foundation/trust established by Annette Innis Young).
Location: Poughkeepsie, New York, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Poughkeepsie
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2751, SRC-2752, SRC-2753 - Built in 1851
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2751, SRC-2754, SRC-2752 - Architectural style: Italianate
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2751, SRC-2753 - Designed by Alexander Jackson Davis
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2751, SRC-2753, SRC-2755 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
confidence 80/100 · 5 independent sources · SRC-2753, SRC-2756, SRC-0419, SRC-3961, SRC-3962 - Owned by Locust Grove Estate (not-for-profit foundation/trust established by Annette Innis Young) (since 1975)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-2751, SRC-3962, SRC-14227, SRC-14397
Evidence & sources
- SRC-0419 — National Park Service — National Historic Landmarks, List of NHLs by State (California) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14227 — WMHT (PBS/NPR public broadcasting) — Locust Grove Estate (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14397 — Dutchess County (dutchess.org) — Locust Grove Estate (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2751 — Locust Grove Historic Site (official) — Historic Mansion (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2752 — Historic Hudson Valley — The Samuel F.B. Morse House (Locust Grove) (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2753 — NPS — National Register / NHL Nomination Form: Locust Grove, the Samuel F. B. Morse House (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2754 — Town of Poughkeepsie — Historic Resources (municipal document) (Tier 2, government_document; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2755 — Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area — Locust Grove Estate (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2756 — Clio — Locust Grove Estate (Samuel F. B. Morse House) (Tier 3, reference_encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3961 — lgny.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3962 — wikipedia.org (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Locust Grove?
Locust Grove was designed by Alexander Jackson Davis.
Where is Locust Grove located?
Locust Grove is located in Poughkeepsie, New York.