Maj. John Gilman House, Exeter

Name: Maj. John Gilman House
Address: Exeter, United States

#10 among attractions in Exeter

Georgian architecture

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The Maj. John Gilman House is a historic house at 25 Cass Street in Exeter, New Hampshire, United States. Built in 1738, it is a well-preserved example of a Georgian gambrel-roof house, further notable for its association with the locally prominent Gilman family. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. ()

Built: 1738 (286 years ago)Coordinates: 42°59'3"N, 70°57'16"W

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Exeter United States

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Maj. John Gilman House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: American Independence Museum, Lamont Gallery, Front Street Historic District, Gilman Garrison House.

~1710 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
American Independence Museum, Exeter
9 min walk • The American Independence Museum is a historic house museum located in Exeter, New Hampshire.
~1590 ftSE
Museum
Lamont Gallery, Exeter
8 min walk • The Lamont Gallery is a non-profit art gallery located on the campus of Phillips Exeter Academy, in Exeter, New Hampshire, United States.
~1990 ftSE
Neighbourhood
Front Street Historic District, Exeter
10 min walk • The Front Street Historic District in Exeter, New Hampshire, encompasses a portion of the town's historic center. The district extends from Swasey Pavilion, at the junction of Front and Water streets, southwesterly along Front Street to Gale Park, about five blocks.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Gilman Garrison House, Exeter
15 min walk • The Gilman Garrison House is a historic house museum at 12 Water Street in Exeter, New Hampshire. Built in 1709, it is a rare surviving example of a garrison house or fortified structure.
0.4 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum, Library
Exeter Historical Society, Exeter
12 min walk • Phillips Exeter Academy Library is a library that serves Phillips Exeter Academy, an independent boarding school located in Exeter, New Hampshire.
0.5 miSE
Church
The Congregational Church in Exeter, Exeter
12 min walk • The Congregational Church in Exeter was gathered in 1638 by the Rev. John Wheelwright following his expulsion from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The current congregation is a merger of the former First Parish and Second Parish of Exeter.
0.6 miSE
Universities and schools
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter
16 min walk • Phillips Exeter Academy is a highly selective, coeducational independent school for boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12, and offers a secondary postgraduate program.
0.4 miE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Exeter Waterfront Commercial Historic District, Exeter
12 min walk • The Exeter Waterfront Commercial Historic District encompasses the historic commercial and residential waterfront areas of Exeter, New Hampshire.
~1660 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Ladd-Gilman House, Exeter
9 min walk • The Ladd-Gilman House, also known as Cincinnati Memorial Hall, is a historic house at 1 Governors Lane in Exeter, New Hampshire, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Maj. John Gilman House?

Nearby attractions include Lamont Gallery, Exeter (8 min walk), Ladd-Gilman House, Exeter (9 min walk), American Independence Museum, Exeter (9 min walk), Front Street Historic District, Exeter (10 min walk).

How to get to Maj. John Gilman House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maj. John Gilman House:

Bus

Main Street / Ash Street • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)
Water Street / Swazey Parkway • Lines: 7 (7 min walk)

Train

Exeter (8 min walk)