National Register of Historic Places

Prouty, Jed, Tavern and Inn

Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine
Listed
January 10, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
86000074

About this property

The Jed Prouty Tavern and Inn is an historic building at 57 Main Street in downtown Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine. It was built around 1780 as a two family home and was converted into a tavern and inn around 1820. In this guise it hosted prominent national figures, including Daniel Webster and Presidents Martin Van Buren and William Henry Harrison. After standing largely vacant in the later 20th century, the building was converted an assisted living facility, and presently serves as a community senior center. it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Location

52--54 Main St.
Bucksport, Hancock County, Maine
44.57152, -68.79117

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Prouty, Jed, Tavern and Inn listed on the National Register?

Prouty, Jed, Tavern and Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 10, 1986.

What type of historic resource is Prouty, Jed, Tavern and Inn?

Prouty, Jed, Tavern and Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Prouty, Jed, Tavern and Inn?

The period of significance for Prouty, Jed, Tavern and Inn is recorded as the early_republic era.

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