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Cuffe, Paul, Farm

Cuffe, Paul, Farm is a historic place in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74000394.

Westport, Bristol County, MassachusettsListed May 30, 1974NRIS #74000394★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Cuffe, Paul, Farm?

The Paul Cuffe Farm is a National Historic Landmark on 1504 Drift Road in Westport, Massachusetts. The house was traditionally and incorrectly believed to be owned by Paul Cuffe (1759–1815), a prominent farmer and merchant of African American and Native American ancestry. Cuffe was active in promoting the idea of returning African Americans to Africa, making a voyage to what is now Sierra Leone in 1811 to support a fledgling colony there. The farm was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974.

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Listing details

Name
Cuffe, Paul, Farm
City
Westport
County
Bristol County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
May 30, 1974
NRIS reference number
74000394
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.54606, -71.06474
When was Cuffe, Paul, Farm listed on the National Register?

Cuffe, Paul, Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974.

Where is Cuffe, Paul, Farm located?

Cuffe, Paul, Farm is located in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts at approximately 41.54606, -71.06474. See the map above.

Is Cuffe, Paul, Farm a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cuffe, Paul, Farm is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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