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Marsh, Othniel C., House

Marsh, Othniel C., House is a historic place in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, 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 66000875.

New Haven, New Haven County, ConnecticutListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000875★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Marsh, Othniel C., House?

Marsh Hall, historically known as the Othniel C. Marsh House, is a historic house on Prospect Hill in New Haven, Connecticut. The property, which includes the house and a 6.8 acres (2.8 ha) grounds now known as Marsh Botanical Garden, was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. It was built in 1878 as the home of Othniel Marsh (1831–99), a leading 19th-century paleontologist, who occupied it until his death. The house is now owned by Yale University, and the building is occupied by the Yale School of the Environment.

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Listing details

Name
Marsh, Othniel C., House
City
New Haven
County
New Haven County
State
Connecticut
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000875
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.32112, -72.92368
When was Marsh, Othniel C., House listed on the National Register?

Marsh, Othniel C., House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Marsh, Othniel C., House located?

Marsh, Othniel C., House is located in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut at approximately 41.32112, -72.92368. See the map above.

Is Marsh, Othniel C., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Marsh, Othniel C., House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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