About this property
Cookes House, also known as Tom Paine's House, is a historic home located at York, Pennsylvania, York County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1761, and is a two-story, Germanic and Provincial Georgian influenced stone dwelling. About 1800, it was converted to a double house.
Location
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 72001182. It was listed on October 4, 1972.
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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 Cookes House listed on the National Register?
Cookes House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 4, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Cookes House?
Cookes House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cookes House?
The period of significance for Cookes House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1761.
Can I research the history near Cookes House?
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