National Register of Historic Places
Coffin, Jethro, House
Coffin, Jethro, House is a historic place in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000019.
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Coffin, Jethro, House
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About this place
What is Coffin, Jethro, House?
The Oldest House on Sunset Hill, also known as the Jethro Coffin House, was built in 1686 and is believed to be the oldest residence on Nantucket still on its original site. The island's English population at the time totaled several hundred, and the native Wampanoag outnumbered them by at least three to one.
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Listing details
- Name
- Coffin, Jethro, House
- City
- Nantucket
- County
- Nantucket County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- November 24, 1968
- NRIS reference number
- 68000019
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.28801, -70.10630
When was Coffin, Jethro, House listed on the National Register?
Coffin, Jethro, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.
Where is Coffin, Jethro, House located?
Coffin, Jethro, House is located in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts at approximately 41.28801, -70.10630. See the map above.
Is Coffin, Jethro, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Coffin, Jethro, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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