National Register of Historic Places
Perkins Homestead
Perkins Homestead is a historic place in Newcastle, Lincoln County, Maine, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 2018, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 14000919.
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Perkins Homestead
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About this place
What is Perkins Homestead?
Frances Perkins National Monument is a historic site that preserves the Perkins Homestead, a homestead at 478 River Road in Newcastle, Maine, United States. The 57-acre (23 ha) property, including its 1837 brick farmhouse, was designated a National Historic Landmark and a national monument for its association with the life of Frances Perkins (1880–1965), the first woman to hold a position in the United States Cabinet, who spent many years at the property, as a child and in her later years. The property was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 as the Brick House Historic District.
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Listing details
- Name
- Perkins Homestead
- City
- Newcastle
- County
- Lincoln County
- State
- Maine
- Listed on the National Register
- March 22, 2018
- NRIS reference number
- 14000919
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 44.00373, -69.55042
When was Perkins Homestead listed on the National Register?
Perkins Homestead was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 22, 2018.
Where is Perkins Homestead located?
Perkins Homestead is located in Newcastle, Lincoln County, Maine at approximately 44.00373, -69.55042. See the map above.
Is Perkins Homestead a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Perkins Homestead is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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