National Register of Historic Places
Mather, Stephen Tyng, House
Mather, Stephen Tyng, House is a historic place in Darien, Fairfield 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 66000877.
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Mather, Stephen Tyng, House
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About this place
What is Mather, Stephen Tyng, House?
The Stephen Tyng Mather Home is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 19 Stephen Mather Road in Darien, Connecticut. It is significant as the longtime family home Stephen Tyng Mather (1867–1930), an industrialist and conservationist who championed the creation of the National Park Service in 1916 and served as its first director. The main house was built in 1778 by his great grandfather, Deacon Mather. Stephen Mather often lived elsewhere, but regarded this house as his true home.
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Listing details
- Name
- Mather, Stephen Tyng, House
- City
- Darien
- County
- Fairfield County
- State
- Connecticut
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000877
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.11357, -73.47490
When was Mather, Stephen Tyng, House listed on the National Register?
Mather, Stephen Tyng, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Mather, Stephen Tyng, House located?
Mather, Stephen Tyng, House is located in Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut at approximately 41.11357, -73.47490. See the map above.
Is Mather, Stephen Tyng, House a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Mather, Stephen Tyng, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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