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Orchard House

Orchard House is a historic place in Concord, 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 66000781.

Concord, Middlesex County, MassachusettsListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000781★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Orchard House?

Orchard House is a historic house museum in Concord, Massachusetts, United States, opened to the public on May 27, 1912. It was the longtime home of Amos Bronson Alcott (1799–1888) and his family, including his daughter Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888), who wrote and set her novel Little Women (1868–69) there.

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Listing details

Name
Orchard House
City
Concord
County
Middlesex County
State
Massachusetts
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000781
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.45898, -71.33517
When was Orchard House listed on the National Register?

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

Where is Orchard House located?

Orchard House is located in Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.45898, -71.33517. See the map above.

Is Orchard House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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