Marrett House, Standish

Name: Marrett House
Address: Standish, United States

#2 among attractions in Standish

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The Daniel Marrett House is a historic house museum at 40 East Ossipee Trail in Standish, Maine. Built in 1789, it is a prominent local example of Greek Revival architecture, and was for many years owned by members of the Marrett family. In 1944 it was given to the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities, which operates it as a museum today. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. ()

Built: 1789 (235 years ago)Coordinates: 43°43'55"N, 70°33'5"W

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Standish United States

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Nearby attractions include: Baxter House, Old Red Church, Art Gallery, South Street Historic District.

6.6 miSE
History museum, Museum
Baxter House, Gorham
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Church
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Library
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Greek Revival architecture, Interesting neighbourhood
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