National Historic Landmark

Jewett, Sarah Orne, House

South Berwick, York County, Maine
Listed
June 3, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000248

About this property

The Sarah Orne Jewett House is a historic house museum at 5 Portland Street in South Berwick, Maine, United States. The house was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1991 for its lifelong association with the American author Sarah Orne Jewett (1849–1909), whose influential work exemplified regional writing of the late 19th century. The house, built in 1774, is a high-quality example of late Georgian architecture. It is now owned by Historic New England, and is open for tours every weekend between June and October, and two Saturdays per month the rest of the year.

Location

South Berwick, York County, Maine
43.23508, -70.80899

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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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Questions about this property

When was Jewett, Sarah Orne, House listed on the National Register?

Jewett, Sarah Orne, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Jewett, Sarah Orne, House?

Jewett, Sarah Orne, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Jewett, Sarah Orne, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Jewett, Sarah Orne, 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 Jewett, Sarah Orne, House?

The period of significance for Jewett, Sarah Orne, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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