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Gough, John B., House

Gough, John B., House is a historic place in Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74001763.

Boylston, Worcester County, MassachusettsListed March 19, 1974NRIS #74001763★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Gough, John B., House?

The John B. Gough House, also known as Hillside, is a National Historic Landmark at 215 Main Street in Boylston, Massachusetts. It is significant as the home of temperance orator John B. Gough, and as an excellent example of Italianate architecture. Gough was born in England and came to the United States as a child. After the death of his mother in 1835, his life descended into alcoholism, until he took a temperance pledge in 1842. In 1846 he married Mary Whitcombe, a Boylston native, and in 1848 built this two story farmhouse, which is where he lived until his death in 1886.

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Listing details

Name
Gough, John B., House
City
Boylston
County
Worcester County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
March 19, 1974
NRIS reference number
74001763
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.32902, -71.75549
When was Gough, John B., House listed on the National Register?

Gough, John B., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 19, 1974.

Where is Gough, John B., House located?

Gough, John B., House is located in Boylston, Worcester County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.32902, -71.75549. See the map above.

Is Gough, John B., House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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