About this property
The Gen. John Stark House is a historic house museum at 2000 Elm Street in Manchester, New Hampshire. The house, a single-story Cape style farmhouse, was built in 1736 by Archibald Stark. Stark's son John, a hero of the American Revolutionary War, lived in this house from 1736 to 1765; it is where he brought his new bride Molly, and where two of their children were born. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000166. It was listed on June 28, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Stark, Gen. John, House listed on the National Register?
Stark, Gen. John, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Stark, Gen. John, House?
Stark, Gen. John, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Stark, Gen. John, House?
The period of significance for Stark, Gen. John, House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1736.
Can I research the history near Stark, Gen. John, House?
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