Reuben Foster House and Perley Cleaves House, Concord

Name: Reuben Foster House and Perley Cleaves House
Address: Concord, United States

#35 among attractions in Concord

Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture

Reuben Foster House and Perley Cleaves House

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The Reuben Foster House and Perley Cleaves House are a pair of nearly identical Greek Revival houses at 64 and 62 North State Street in Concord, New Hampshire. Built 1848–1850, they are among New Hampshire's best examples of Greek Revival architecture, having undergone only relatively modest alterations. The houses were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The Cleaves House is further notable for its association with Mary Baker Eddy, and now serves as a historic house museum. ()

Built: 1848 (176 years ago)Coordinates: 43°12'35"N, 71°32'27"W

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Reuben Foster House and Perley Cleaves House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Statue of George H. Perkins, New Hampshire Historical Society, Capitol Center for the Arts.

1.1 miN
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Concord
29 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Concord, New Hampshire, the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center offers an educational adventure for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike. This interactive museum is dedicated to astronomy and aeronautics, celebrating the legacies of Christa...
~1200 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Statue of George H. Perkins, Concord
6 min walk • The statue of George H. Perkins is a public memorial that stands on the grounds of the New Hampshire State House in Concord, New Hampshire, United States.
~1640 ftSE
Museum, Library, History museum
New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord
8 min walk • The New Hampshire Historical Society is an independent nonprofit in Concord that saves, preserves, and shares New Hampshire history.
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Capitol Center for the Arts, Concord
17 min walk • The Capitol Center for the Arts is an entertainment venue in Concord, New Hampshire, United States, which features a 1,304-seat theatre designed with an Egyptian motif.
0.4 miSW
Park
White Park, Concord
10 min walk • White Park is a 25-acre public park on the west side of central Concord, New Hampshire. It occupies a roughly polygonal parcel of land surrounded by predominantly residential streets, with the University of New Hampshire School of Law located across White Street from the park's eastern corner.
0.4 miNW
Cemetery
Old North Cemetery, Concord
12 min walk • Old North Cemetery is a historic cemetery on North State Street in Concord, New Hampshire. Established in 1730, it is the city's oldest cemetery.
1.1 miNW
Cemetery
Blossom Hill and Calvary Cemeteries, Concord
28 min walk • The Blossom Hill and Calvary Cemeteries are a pair of adjacent municipally-owned cemeteries on North State Street in Concord, New Hampshire.
0.5 miN
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Pierce Manse, Concord
14 min walk • The Pierce Manse is a historic house museum located in Concord, New Hampshire. It was the home of the 14th president of the United States, Franklin Pierce, who lived there from 1842 to 1848, not long before his presidency.
1 miNE
Universities and schools
NHTI – Concord's Community College, Concord
26 min walk • NHTI – Concord's Community College is a public community college in Concord, New Hampshire. It is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
~1000 ftSE
Library
New Hampshire State Library, Concord
5 min walk • The New Hampshire State Library is a library in Concord, New Hampshire, and also a state agency, overseen since 2017 by the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
0.5 miSE
43°12'18"N • 71°32'5"W
Concord Antique Gallery, Concord
12 min walk • Museum, Antiques, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Reuben Foster House and Perley Cleaves House?

Nearby attractions include New Hampshire State Library, Concord (5 min walk), Concord Civic District, Concord (6 min walk), Statue of George H. Perkins, Concord (6 min walk), New Hampshire Historical Society, Concord (8 min walk).

How to get to Reuben Foster House and Perley Cleaves House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Reuben Foster House and Perley Cleaves House:

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Merrimack County Savings • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)
Pitman Street • Lines: 3 (5 min walk)