National Register of Historic Places

Bowditch, Nathaniel, House

Bowditch, Nathaniel, House is a historic place in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000135.

Salem, Essex County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000135★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Bowditch, Nathaniel, House?

The Nathaniel Bowditch House, sometimes called the Bowditch-Osgood House and the Curwen-Ward-Bowditch House, is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 9 North Street in Salem, Massachusetts. With a construction history apparently dating to 1759–60, the house is distinctive as having been owned by three families important in the maritime history of Salem. Its landmark designation in 1965 stems from its association with Nathaniel Bowditch (1773–1838), the founder of modern navigation, who lived here from 1811 to 1823. The house now serves as the headquarters of Historic Salem, Inc., which was responsible for its rescue from demolition and eventual restoration.

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Listing details

Name
Bowditch, Nathaniel, House
City
Salem
County
Essex County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000135
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.52174, -70.89894
When was Bowditch, Nathaniel, House listed on the National Register?

Bowditch, Nathaniel, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Bowditch, Nathaniel, House located?

Bowditch, Nathaniel, House is located in Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.52174, -70.89894. See the map above.

Is Bowditch, Nathaniel, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Bowditch, Nathaniel, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.