National Historic Site · Massachusetts, United States
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is a national historic site in Massachusetts, United States, covering 2.0 acres (0.8 ha), established in 1759.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Massachusetts, United States |
| Area | 2.0 acres (0.8 ha) |
| Established | 1759 |
| Coordinates | 42.3767° N, 71.1264° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
The Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (also known as the Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House and, until December 2010, Longfellow National Historic Site) is a historic site located at 105 Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. It was the home of noted American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for almost 50 years, and it had previously served as the headquarters of General George Washington during the early American Revolutionary War.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 6.1 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 47.6 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 85.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site?
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site is in Massachusetts, United States (42.3767° N, 71.1264° W).
When was Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site established?
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site was established in 1759, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site?
Longfellow House–Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site covers 2.0 acres (0.8 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longfellow_House–Washington's_Headquarters_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/long/ — Official park page.