Palmer-Marsh House facts for kids
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Palmer-Marsh House
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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Palmer-Marsh House in 1962
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 Location in North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Location | Main St., S of NC 92, Bath, North Carolina |
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| Area | 1.6 acres (0.65 ha) |
| Built | 1744 |
| Architectural style | Colonial |
| Part of | Bath Historic District (ID70000437) |
| NRHP reference No. | 70000439 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | February 26, 1970 |
| Designated NHL | April 15, 1970 |
| Designated CP | February 26, 1970 |
The Palmer-Marsh House is a very old and important building in Bath, North Carolina. It was built way back in 1744. This makes it one of the oldest homes still standing in North Carolina!
Today, the Palmer-Marsh House is a historic house museum. This means you can visit it and learn about what life was like long ago. It's also a special place called a National Historic Landmark. This title is given to buildings, sites, or objects that are very important to the history of the United States.
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Discovering the Palmer-Marsh House
The Palmer-Marsh House is right in the middle of Bath. It's a two-and-a-half-story building made of wood. It has a sloped roof and a foundation made of brick.
The house has many windows and doors. The main entrance faces south. There are also other doors on the sides. Inside, you can still see some of the original parts of the house. This includes wide pine floors and wooden beams that show how the house was built.
Who Lived in This Historic Home?
The house was built in 1744 by a man named Michael Coutanch. He used a big room on the west side of the house as his shop. Imagine buying things from a shop right inside someone's home!
Later, this large room might have even been used by the government. It's believed that the colonial legislature, which was like the state government back then, sometimes met here.
In the 1760s, a man named Robert Palmer bought the house. He had an important job as the "royal collector" for the port. This meant he collected taxes for the king of England. He was also part of the governor's council, helping to make decisions for the colony.
In 1802, two brothers, Jonathan and Daniel Gould Marsh, bought the house. Their family owned it for over 100 years, until 1915.
The Palmer-Marsh House as a Museum
The house was carefully fixed up between 1960 and 1962. This was done by a group called Historic Bath. In 1963, the house was given to the state of North Carolina.
Since then, the Palmer-Marsh House has been a museum. It helps people learn about colonial life in North Carolina. You can visit it and take a tour to step back in time!
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