Richard Sparrow House facts for kids
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 Location in Massachusetts
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| Location | Plymouth, Massachusetts |
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| Built | ca. 1640 |
| NRHP reference No. | 74002035 |
| Added to NRHP | October 9, 1974 |
The Richard Sparrow House is a very old and special house in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It is the oldest house still standing in Plymouth today! Imagine a house that has been around for almost 400 years.
This historic home is located at 42 Summer Street. It was built a long, long time ago, around the year 1640. Today, you can visit it as a museum and an art gallery. It is also part of the Plymouth Village Historic District, which is an area with many important old buildings.
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Who Built the Richard Sparrow House?
The house was built by a man named Richard Sparrow. He was an English surveyor who came to Plymouth in 1636. A surveyor is someone who measures land.
Richard Sparrow's Land Grant
In 1636, Richard Sparrow was given a piece of land. It was about 16 acres, which is a pretty big area! He built his house on this land.
Moving to Eastham
Richard Sparrow lived in his house for many years. But in 1653, he decided to move. He went to live in a town called Eastham.
A National Treasure: Historic Recognition
The Richard Sparrow House is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. This means it is recognized as a significant historical site in the United States.
Explore More Old Houses
If you like learning about old houses, here are some other interesting topics:
- First period houses in Massachusetts (1620–1659)
- List of the oldest buildings in Massachusetts
Find Out More Online
You can visit the official website for the Sparrow House to learn even more:
- Sparrow House Website
