William Williams House

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William Williams House
(U.S. National Historic Landmark)
William Williams House (Connecticut)
William Williams House
Location: Lebanon, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°38′9.78″N 72°12′46.03″W / 41.63605, -72.2127861Coordinates: 41°38′9.78″N 72°12′46.03″W / 41.63605, -72.2127861
Built/Founded: 1755
Architect: Unknown
Architectural style(s): Greek Revival
Designated as NHL: November 11, 1971[1]
Added to NRHP: November 11, 1971[2]
NRHP Reference#: 71001012
Governing body: Private

The William Williams House in Lebanon, Connecticut is a site significant as the former residence, from 1755 until his death, of William Williams (1731-1811), who was a delegate from Connecticut to the Continental Congress and a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.[3] It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1971.[1][3]

The house is now a private residence. It is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Connecticut Route 207 and Connecticut Route 87 in Lebanon.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b William Williams House. National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved on 2007-10-03.
  2. ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
  3. ^ a b Charles W. Snell (June 18, 1971), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: William Williams House (1755-1811)PDF (269 KiB), National Park Service . Accompanying 2 photos, exterior, from 1968 and 1971.PDF (338 KiB)

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