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Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace

Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace is a historic place in Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71001009.

Scotland, Windham County, ConnecticutListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71001009★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace?

The Huntington Homestead, also known as the Samuel Huntington Birthplace, is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 36 Huntington Road in Scotland, Connecticut. Built in the early 18th century, it was the birthplace and boyhood home of Samuel Huntington (1731–1796), an American statesman and Founding Father. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration of Independence. He also served as Governor of Connecticut and was the first presiding officer of the Congress of the Confederation, the first central government of the United States of America.

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Listing details

Name
Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace
City
Scotland
County
Windham County
State
Connecticut
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71001009
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.69934, -72.08516
When was Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace listed on the National Register?

Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace located?

Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace is located in Scotland, Windham County, Connecticut at approximately 41.69934, -72.08516. See the map above.

Is Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Huntington, Samuel, Birthplace is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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