Sanford–Curtis–Thurber House, Newtown

Name: Sanford–Curtis–Thurber House
Address: Newtown, United States

#6 among attractions in Newtown

Georgian architecture

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The Sanford–Curtis–Thurber House, also known as James Thurber House, is a historic house at 71 Riverside Road in the Sandy Hook section of Newtown, Connecticut. It is a Georgian style house built in c.1780 that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. ()

Coordinates: 41°25'31"N, 73°15'49"W

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Newtown United States

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Day trips

Sanford–Curtis–Thurber House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, Daniel Basset House, St. Rose of Lima Church, Larkin State Park Trail.

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Park
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Church
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Park
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Archaeological site
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41°24'44"N • 73°18'31"W
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National park
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