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Hamilton, Jonathan, House

Hamilton, Jonathan, House is a historic place in South Berwick, York County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000082.

South Berwick, York County, MaineListed December 30, 1970NRIS #70000082★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Hamilton, Jonathan, House?

The Jonathan Hamilton House, also known as the Hamilton House, is a historic house at 40 Vaughan's Lane in South Berwick, Maine. Built between 1787 and 1788 by a merchant from Portsmouth, New Hampshire, this National Historic Landmark is a little-altered and high quality late Georgian country house. Acquired by preservationist friends of South Berwick native Sarah Orne Jewett at the turn of the 20th century, it is now a historic house museum owned by Historic New England, open for tours between June and October.

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Listing details

Name
Hamilton, Jonathan, House
City
South Berwick
County
York County
State
Maine
Listed on the National Register
December 30, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000082
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.21375, -70.81456
When was Hamilton, Jonathan, House listed on the National Register?

Hamilton, Jonathan, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970.

Where is Hamilton, Jonathan, House located?

Hamilton, Jonathan, House is located in South Berwick, York County, Maine at approximately 43.21375, -70.81456. See the map above.

Is Hamilton, Jonathan, House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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