Glover, Gen. John, House
National Historic Landmark

Glover, Gen. John, House

Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts
Listed
November 28, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
72001101

About this property

The General John Glover House is a National Historic Landmark at 11 Glover Square in Marblehead, Massachusetts. It is a 2+1⁄2-story gambrel-roofed colonial built in 1762 by John Glover (1732–1797), a local merchant, politician, and militia leader who gained fame for his military leadership in the American Revolutionary War. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, for its association with Glover, who lived here during the war years.

Location

11 Glover St.
Marblehead, Essex County, Massachusetts
42.50519, -70.84733

Categories

MILITARY
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

USS Chesapeake vs. HMS Shannon
1813Early Republic
10.8 mi
Action at Hog Island
1775Revolutionary War
11.5 mi
USS Chesapeake vs HMS Shannon
1813Early Republic
11.9 mi
Battle of Chelsea Creek (1775)
1775Revolutionary War
12 mi
Battle of Chelsea Creek
1775Revolutionary War
12.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Glover, Gen. John, House listed on the National Register?

Glover, Gen. John, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Glover, Gen. John, House?

Glover, Gen. John, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Glover, Gen. John, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Glover, Gen. John, 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 Glover, Gen. John, House?

The period of significance for Glover, Gen. John, House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1732.

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