National Register of Historic Places

Thornton, Matthew, House

Thornton, Matthew, House is a historic place in Derry Village, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 71000053.

Derry Village, Rockingham County, New HampshireListed November 11, 1971NRIS #71000053★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Thornton, Matthew, House?

The Matthew Thornton House is a historic house and National Historic Landmark in Derry, New Hampshire. It was from 1740 to 1779 the home of Matthew Thornton, a Founding Father and signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

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Listing details

Name
Thornton, Matthew, House
City
Derry Village
County
Rockingham County
Listed on the National Register
November 11, 1971
NRIS reference number
71000053
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.89407, -71.31243
When was Thornton, Matthew, House listed on the National Register?

Thornton, Matthew, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 11, 1971.

Where is Thornton, Matthew, House located?

Thornton, Matthew, House is located in Derry Village, Rockingham County, New Hampshire at approximately 42.89407, -71.31243. See the map above.

Is Thornton, Matthew, House a National Historic Landmark?

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