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Hough, Franklin B., House

Hough, Franklin B., House is a historic place in Lowville, Lewis County, New York, 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 66000526.

Lowville, Lewis County, New YorkListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000526★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Hough, Franklin B., House?

The Franklin B. Hough House is a historic house at 7629 Collins Street in Lowville, New York. Built 1860–61, it was the home of the "father of American forestry," Franklin Hough (1822-1885), a medical doctor, scientist, historian who served as the first chief of the United States Division of Forestry, the predecessor of the United States Forest Service. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1963, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Hough, Franklin B., House
City
Lowville
County
Lewis County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000526
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.78828, -75.50087
When was Hough, Franklin B., House listed on the National Register?

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

Where is Hough, Franklin B., House located?

Hough, Franklin B., House is located in Lowville, Lewis County, New York at approximately 43.78828, -75.50087. See the map above.

Is Hough, Franklin B., House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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