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Jewett, Sarah Orne, House

Jewett, Sarah Orne, House is a historic place in South Berwick, York County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000248.

South Berwick, York County, MaineListed June 4, 1973NRIS #73000248★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Jewett, Sarah Orne, House?

The Sarah Orne Jewett House is a historic house museum at 5 Portland Street in South Berwick, Maine, United States. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for its lifelong association with the American author Sarah Orne Jewett (1849–1909), whose influential work exemplified regional writing of the late 19th century. The house, built in 1774, is a high-quality example of late Georgian architecture. It is now owned by Historic New England, and is open for tours every weekend between June and October, and two Saturdays per month the rest of the year.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Jewett, Sarah Orne, House
City
South Berwick
County
York County
State
Maine
Listed on the National Register
June 4, 1973
NRIS reference number
73000248
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
43.23508, -70.80899
When was Jewett, Sarah Orne, House listed on the National Register?

Jewett, Sarah Orne, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 4, 1973.

Where is Jewett, Sarah Orne, House located?

Jewett, Sarah Orne, House is located in South Berwick, York County, Maine at approximately 43.23508, -70.80899. See the map above.

Is Jewett, Sarah Orne, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Jewett, Sarah Orne, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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