National Historic Landmark

Cuffe, Paul, Farm

Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Listed
May 29, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000394

About this property

The Paul Cuffe Farm is a National Historic Landmark on 1504 Drift Road in Westport, Massachusetts. The house was traditionally and incorrectly believed to be owned by Paul Cuffe (1759–1815), a prominent farmer and merchant of African American and Native American ancestry. Cuffe was active in promoting the idea of returning African Americans to Africa, making a voyage to what is now Sierra Leone in 1811 to support a fledgling colony there. The farm was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974.

Location

1504 Drift Rd.
Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts
41.54606, -71.06474

Categories

BLACKPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTRELIGION
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Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Cuffe, Paul, Farm listed on the National Register?

Cuffe, Paul, Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Cuffe, Paul, Farm?

Cuffe, Paul, Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Cuffe, Paul, Farm a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Cuffe, Paul, Farm 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 Cuffe, Paul, Farm?

The period of significance for Cuffe, Paul, Farm is recorded as the industrial era.

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