National Historic Landmark

Mather, Stephen Tyng, House

Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Listed
October 14, 1966
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
66000877

About this property

The Stephen Tyng Mather Home is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 19 Stephen Mather Road in Darien, Connecticut. It is significant as the longtime family home Stephen Tyng Mather (1867–1930), an industrialist and conservationist who championed the creation of the National Park Service in 1916 and served as its first director. The main house was built in 1778 by his great grandfather, Deacon Mather. Stephen Mather often lived elsewhere, but regarded this house as his true home.

Location

19 Stephen Mather Rd.
Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut
41.11357, -73.47490

Categories

CONSERVATIONPOLITICS/GOVERNMENT
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Mather, Stephen Tyng, House listed on the National Register?

Mather, Stephen Tyng, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Mather, Stephen Tyng, House?

Mather, Stephen Tyng, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Mather, Stephen Tyng, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Mather, Stephen Tyng, House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Mather, Stephen Tyng, House?

The period of significance for Mather, Stephen Tyng, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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