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Fairbanks House

Fairbanks House is a historic place in Dedham, Norfolk 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 66000367.

Dedham, Norfolk County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000367★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fairbanks House?

The Fairbanks House in Dedham, Massachusetts is a historic house built around 1641, making it the oldest surviving timber-frame house in North America that has been verified by dendrochronology testing. Puritan settler Jonathan Fairbanks constructed the farm house for his wife Grace and their family. It was occupied and passed down through eight generations of the family until the early 20th century. The original portion was expanded over several centuries, as architectural styles changed and the family grew.

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Listing details

Name
Fairbanks House
City
Dedham
County
Norfolk County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000367
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.24319, -71.16796
When was Fairbanks House listed on the National Register?

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

Where is Fairbanks House located?

Fairbanks House is located in Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.24319, -71.16796. See the map above.

Is Fairbanks House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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