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Harpswell Meetinghouse

Harpswell Meetinghouse is a historic place in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000014.

Brunswick, Cumberland County, MaineListed November 24, 1968NRIS #68000014★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Harpswell Meetinghouse?

The Harpswell Meetinghouse is a historic colonial meeting house on Maine State Route 123 in Harpswell, Maine. Built in 1757-59 to provide space for both religious services and town meetings, it is a little-altered and well-preserved example of a once-common form, and is the oldest such surviving building in the state of Maine. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968.

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Listing details

Name
Harpswell Meetinghouse
City
Brunswick
County
Cumberland County
State
Maine
Listed on the National Register
November 24, 1968
NRIS reference number
68000014
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.79983, -69.98714
When was Harpswell Meetinghouse listed on the National Register?

Harpswell Meetinghouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 24, 1968.

Where is Harpswell Meetinghouse located?

Harpswell Meetinghouse is located in Brunswick, Cumberland County, Maine at approximately 43.79983, -69.98714. See the map above.

Is Harpswell Meetinghouse a National Historic Landmark?

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

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