Stetson House, Hanover

Name: Stetson House
Address: 514 Hanover St, Hanover, 02339-2217, United States
Telephone: +1 781-826-9575

#3 among attractions in Hanover

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The Stetson House is a historic house at Hanover Street in Hanover, Massachusetts. The 2+1⁄2-story frame house was built c. 1716 by Samuel "Drummer" Stetson and was occupied by the Stetson family until at least the 1860s. During the 19th century the family opened the house for religious services after the church burned down. ()

Built: 1716 (308 years ago)Coordinates: 42°6'58"N, 70°50'39"W

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514 Hanover StHanoverHanover 02339-2217 United States

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+1 781-826-9575

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Nearby attractions include: Hanover Crossing, Capt. Benjamin James House, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Woodworth House.

2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Hanover Crossing, Hanover
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1.5 miE
Church
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6.2 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture
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Abington
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42°9'40"N • 70°47'37"W
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Dam
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3.7 miS
Town
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Town
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