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Kennedy Compound

Kennedy Compound is a historic place in Hyannis Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001302.

Hyannis Port, Barnstable County, MassachusettsListed November 28, 1972NRIS #72001302★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Kennedy Compound?

The Kennedy Compound consists of three houses on six acres of waterfront property in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It was once the home of Joseph P. Kennedy Sr., an American businessman, philanthropist, investor, and diplomat; his wife, Rose; and their nine children, including U.S. President and Senator John F. Kennedy and U.S. Senators Robert F. Kennedy and Edward M. Kennedy. As an adult, the youngest son, Edward, lived in his parents' house, and it was his primary residence from 1982 until he died of brain cancer at the compound, in August 2009.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Kennedy Compound
City
Hyannis Port
County
Barnstable County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
November 28, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001302
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.63008, -70.30210
When was Kennedy Compound listed on the National Register?

Kennedy Compound was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.

Where is Kennedy Compound located?

Kennedy Compound is located in Hyannis Port, Barnstable County, Massachusetts at approximately 41.63008, -70.30210. See the map above.

Is Kennedy Compound a National Historic Landmark?

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

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