Thomas Paine Cottage

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Thomas Paine Cottage
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
Location: 20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle, NY, USA
Coordinates: 40°56′4.14″N 73°47′28.23″W / 40.9344833, -73.791175Coordinates: 40°56′4.14″N 73°47′28.23″W / 40.9344833, -73.791175
Architectural style(s): Greek Revival
Designated as NHL: November 28, 1972 [1]
Added to NRHP: November 28, 1972 [2]
NRHP Reference#: 72000920

The Thomas Paine Cottage in New Rochelle, New York was the home of Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense and Revolutionary War hero. It was built in 1793 after a fire destroyed the previous home. The cottage was moved to its current location, on land that was also part of the 300-acre farm owned by Paine, in 1908. The house is a National Historic Landmark and is currently operated as a museum.

It is located at 20 Sicard Avenue in New Rochelle.

It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1972.[1][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Thomas Paine Cottage. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service (2007-09-11).
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ Charles W. Snell (April 24, 1972), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Thomas Paine CottagePDF (476 KiB), National Park Service  and Accompanying 2 photos, exterior, from 1971.PDF (697 KiB)

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