National Register of Historic Places
Rumford, Count, Birthplace
Rumford, Count, Birthplace is a historic place in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 75001942.
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Rumford, Count, Birthplace
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What is Rumford, Count, Birthplace?
The Benjamin Thompson House is a historic house museum and National Historic Landmark at 90 Elm Street, in the North Woburn area of Woburn, Massachusetts. It is significant as the birthplace of scientist and inventor Benjamin Thompson (1753–1814), who became Count Rumford of the Holy Roman Empire as well as Sir Benjamin Thompson of the United Kingdom. His birthplace was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975 in recognition of Rumford's scientific accomplishments, which notably include the development of the Rumford fireplace, a fireplace design that was significantly more efficient at retaining heat in the house than older and larger fireplaces.
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Listing details
- Name
- Rumford, Count, Birthplace
- City
- Woburn
- County
- Middlesex County
- State
- Massachusetts
- Listed on the National Register
- May 15, 1975
- NRIS reference number
- 75001942
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.50798, -71.16116
When was Rumford, Count, Birthplace listed on the National Register?
Rumford, Count, Birthplace was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 1975.
Where is Rumford, Count, Birthplace located?
Rumford, Count, Birthplace is located in Woburn, Middlesex County, Massachusetts at approximately 42.50798, -71.16116. See the map above.
Is Rumford, Count, Birthplace a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Rumford, Count, Birthplace is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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