Burnham Tavern
National Register of Historic Places

Burnham Tavern

Machias, Washington County, Maine
Listed
April 10, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
73000152

About this property

The Burnham Tavern is a historic tavern at 14 Colonial Way in Machias, Maine, United States. Built in 1770, it is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the Machias area, and is known for its locally significant role in the American Revolutionary War. The tavern is operated as the Burnham Tavern Museum by the Hannah Weston Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Featuring late 18th period furnishings, the house includes artifacts from the 1775 Battle of Machias, the first naval battle of the Revolution. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Location

Machias, Washington County, Maine
44.71411, -67.45946

Categories

MILITARYEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Washington County Courthouse
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Machias
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0.1 mi
Battle of Machias (Maine 1775)
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0.2 mi

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When was Burnham Tavern listed on the National Register?

Burnham Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Burnham Tavern?

Burnham Tavern is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Burnham Tavern is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1770.

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