Matthew Thornton House

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Matthew Thornton House
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Matthew Thornton House (New Hampshire)
Matthew Thornton House
Location: 2 Thornton Street, Derry Village, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 42°53′38″N 71°18′46″W / 42.89389, -71.31278Coordinates: 42°53′38″N 71°18′46″W / 42.89389, -71.31278
Built/Founded: 1740
Architect: Unknown
Architectural style(s): Greek Revival, Colonial, Other
Designated as NHL: November 11, 1971[1]
Added to NRHP: November 11, 1971[2]
NRHP Reference#: 71000053
Governing body: Private

Matthew Thornton House was the home of Matthew Thornton, a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.[1][3]

It is located at 2 Thornton Street in Derry, New Hampshire, at its intersection with North Main Street.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Matthew Thornton House. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-21.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Charles W. Snell (June 21, 1971), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Matthew Thornton HousePDF (308 KiB), National Park Service  and Accompanying 2 photos, exterior, from 1968 and 1971.PDF (367 KiB)

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