This house is one of 3 remaining original structures that pre-date the moving of several villages (Iroquois, Morrisburg) and the loss of others in what is now South Dundas Township. The structure sits on the original foundation build around 1815 on the property granted to United Empire Loyalist Michael Carman. This became the home of six generations of the Carman family and was gifted by Michael to his grand-daughter for her wedding to John Forward.
The house sits on the north-west corner of the Iroquois Waterfront Park which is a recreational space which includes the beach, campground, and the airfield. The park is protected as a recreational space as part of the agreement to move the village of Iroquois for the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway & Locks.Once slated for demolition, there is a new spirit to try to save this structure and help it stand another 2 centuries.
