Matthew Cottrill House, Newcastle

Name: Matthew Cottrill House
Address: Newcastle, United States

#3 among attractions in Newcastle

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The Matthew Cottrill House is a historic house at 60 Main Street in Damariscotta, Maine. Built in 1801, it is a well-preserved example of Federal period architecture. It is historically significant for its association with Matthew Cottrill, an Irish immigrant who was, along with business partner James Kavanagh, a major economic force in Damariscotta, and also a key force in establishing the Roman Catholic church in Maine. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1974. ()

Coordinates: 44°1'50"N, 69°32'6"W

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Newcastle United States

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Matthew Cottrill House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Damariscotta Baptist Church, Whaleback Shell Midden, Chapman-Hall House, Second Congregational Church.

~1570 ftE
Church
Damariscotta Baptist Church, Damariscotta
8 min walk • Damariscotta Baptist Church is a historic church at 4 Bristol Road in Damariscotta, Maine. Built in 1843-47 and restyled in 1891, it is a well-preserved example of Greek Revival and Colonial Revival architecture.
1.4 miNE
Archaeological site
Whaleback Shell Midden, Damariscotta
35 min walk • Whaleback Shell Midden is a shell midden, or dump, consisting primarily of oyster shells located on the east side of the Damariscotta River in Maine, United States. It is preserved as a Maine state historic site and was included as part of the Damariscotta Oyster Shell Heaps listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
~1260 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Chapman-Hall House, Damariscotta
7 min walk • The Chapman-Hall House is a historic house museum at 270 Main Street in Damariscotta, Maine. Built in 1754 by one of the area's first permanent white settlers, it is the oldest standing house in the town, and one of the oldest in the state.
~1710 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Second Congregational Church, Newcastle
9 min walk • The Second Congregational Church is a historic church on River Street in Newcastle, Maine. Built in 1848, it is one of Mid Coast Maine's finest examples of brick Gothic Revival architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
~1320 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Church, Newcastle
7 min walk • St. Andrew's Church is a historic Episcopal church at 11 Glidden Street in Newcastle, Maine. Built in 1883, it was the first example of cottage Gothic Revival church in the country, and the first US design of English architect Henry Vaughan, a major proponent of the style.
1.5 miNE
Natural attraction, Protected area
Damariscotta Lake State Park
38 min walk • Damariscotta Lake State Park is a public recreation area located in the New England town of Jefferson, Lincoln County Maine. The park occupies 19 acres at the northeast corner of 10-mile-long Damariscotta Lake.
~1190 ftNE
Library
Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta
6 min walk • The Skidompha Public Library is the public library serving Damariscotta, Newcastle, and Nobleboro in Maine.

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Which popular attractions are close to Matthew Cottrill House?

Nearby attractions include Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta (6 min walk), Chapman-Hall House, Damariscotta (7 min walk), St. Andrew's Church, Newcastle (7 min walk), Damariscotta Baptist Church, Damariscotta (8 min walk).

Matthew Cottrill House, Newcastle

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Matthew Cottrill House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Damariscotta Baptist Church, Damariscotta

Whaleback Shell Midden, Damariscotta

Chapman-Hall House, Damariscotta

Second Congregational Church, Newcastle

St. Andrew's Church, Newcastle

Damariscotta Lake State Park

Skidompha Public Library, Damariscotta

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Matthew Cottrill House?