National Register of Historic Places
Hancock-Clarke House
Hancock-Clarke House is a historic place in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000895.
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Hancock-Clarke House
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About this place
What is Hancock-Clarke House?
The Hancock–Clarke House is a historic house in Lexington, Massachusetts, which is now a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1738, the house is notable as one of two surviving houses associated with statesman and Founding Father John Hancock, who lived here for several years as a child. It is the only residence associated with him that is open to the public. It played a prominent role in the Battle of Lexington and Concord as both Hancock and Samuel Adams, leaders of the colonials, were staying in the house before the battle. The House is operated as a museum by the Lexington Historical Society. It is open weekends starting in mid-April and daily from May 30 to October 31. An admission fee is charged.
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Listing details
- Name
- Hancock-Clarke House
- City
- Lexington
- County
- Middlesex County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- July 17, 1971
- NRIS reference number
- 71000895
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.45371, -71.22875
When was Hancock-Clarke House listed on the National Register?
Hancock-Clarke House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1971.
Where is Hancock-Clarke House located?
Hancock-Clarke House is located in Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.45371, -71.22875. See the map above.
Is Hancock-Clarke House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Hancock-Clarke House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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