GARRISON HOUSE

CHELMSFORD, MA

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Garrison House is a historic landmark located in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Built in 1691, it is one of the oldest surviving houses in the area and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is a classic example of a New England colonial home, with its timber frame construction, steep pitched roof, and central chimney.

The house was originally built as a garrison house, which was a fortified dwelling used for protection against attacks from Native Americans. The house was strategically located near the Merrimack River and was used as a supply depot and shelter for soldiers during King William's War and Queen Anne's War.

Over the years, the house has been expanded and renovated, but many of the original features have been preserved, including the wide plank floors, beamed ceilings, and massive fireplace. Visitors can take a guided tour of the house and learn about its rich history and the people who lived there.

Today, Garrison House is owned by the town of Chelmsford and is open to the public as a museum. It serves as a valuable resource for historians, educators, and anyone interested in learning about the early settlement of New England.

GARRISON HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHELMSFORD MA. US MID #8402500149

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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GARRISON HOUSE
105 GARRISON RD
CHELMSFORD
MA
01824

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MID # 8402500149
Name GARRISON HOUSE
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Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 42.578077, -71.391717
CODES FIPS State Code: 25
FIPS County Code: 017
US Census Tract: 317101
US Census Block: 4003