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Longfellow National Historic Site

Longfellow National Historic Site is a historic place in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 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 66000049.

Cambridge, Middlesex County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000049★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Longfellow National Historic Site?

The Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is a historic site located at 105 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. It was the home of noted American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for almost 50 years, and it had previously served as the headquarters of General George Washington during the early American Revolutionary War.

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Listing details

Name
Longfellow National Historic Site
City
Cambridge
County
Middlesex County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000049
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.37694, -71.12651
When was Longfellow National Historic Site listed on the National Register?

Longfellow National Historic Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Longfellow National Historic Site located?

Longfellow National Historic Site is located in Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.37694, -71.12651. See the map above.

Is Longfellow National Historic Site a National Historic Landmark?

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

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