National Register of Historic Places

Tobey, Josiah, House

Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Listed
December 9, 1994
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
94001496

About this property

The Josiah Tobey House was a historic house located at 67 Oxbow Road in Falmouth, Massachusetts. The 1-3/4 story wood-frame house was built in 1854 for Sandwich native Josiah Tobey, whose in-laws owned land in the area. The house is a locally distinctive example of Greek Revival styling, with a Doric porch under a wide and steep gable. The entry is located on the right side of the porch, and has been enclosed between two of the four columns. The two windows under the porch extend from floor to ceiling. The house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1994. The house was badly damaged by fire in January 2024 and demolished the following year. National Register of Historic Places listings in Barnstable County, Massachusetts

Location

67 Oxbow Rd.
Falmouth, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
41.57820, -70.57518

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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1778Revolutionary War
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When was Tobey, Josiah, House listed on the National Register?

Tobey, Josiah, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 9, 1994.

What type of historic resource is Tobey, Josiah, House?

Tobey, Josiah, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Tobey, Josiah, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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