National Register of Historic Places

Capen, Parson, House

Capen, Parson, House is a historic place in Topsfield, 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 66000139.

Topsfield, Essex County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000139★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Capen, Parson, House?

The Parson Capen House is an historic house in Topsfield, Massachusetts, built in 1683. It has drawn attention as an example of early colonial architecture and because of its well-preserved condition by comparison with other contemporaneous houses.

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Listing details

Name
Capen, Parson, House
City
Topsfield
County
Essex County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000139
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.64364, -70.94952
When was Capen, Parson, House listed on the National Register?

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

Where is Capen, Parson, House located?

Capen, Parson, House is located in Topsfield, Essex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.64364, -70.94952. See the map above.

Is Capen, Parson, House a National Historic Landmark?

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