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Scott, Gen. Winfield, House

Scott, Gen. Winfield, House is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73001222.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed November 7, 1973NRIS #73001222★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Scott, Gen. Winfield, House?

The General Winfield Scott House is a historic rowhouse at 24 West 12th Street in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan in New York City, New York, US. Built in 1851–52, the house was home to US Army general and unsuccessful Whig presidential candidate Winfield Scott (1786–1866) from 1853 to 1855. Best known as the leader of the United States Army during the Mexican–American War, Scott had a significant effect on the Army for about half a century. The building was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Scott, Gen. Winfield, House
City
New York
County
New York County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
November 7, 1973
NRIS reference number
73001222
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.73493, -73.99584
When was Scott, Gen. Winfield, House listed on the National Register?

Scott, Gen. Winfield, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1973.

Where is Scott, Gen. Winfield, House located?

Scott, Gen. Winfield, House is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.73493, -73.99584. See the map above.

Is Scott, Gen. Winfield, House a National Historic Landmark?

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

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