Scammon Farm Historic District

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Scammon Farm Historic District
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Location21–25 River Road, Stratham, New Hampshire
Coordinates 43°00′07″N70°55′42″W / 43.00192°N 70.9284°W / 43.00192; -70.9284
NRHP reference No. 100009402 [1]
Added to NRHPOctober 10, 2023

Scammon Farm Historic District is a historic area in Stratham, New Hampshire. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in October 2023. [2]

The farm, dating to 1681 and covering over 150 acres (61 ha) in the late 19th century, is located between the Squamscott River and Portsmouth Avenue (NH Route 108). [2] A farmhouse dates to 1812, two sheds date to circa 1840, and a barn dates to 1860. [2] Two other houses on the property date to 1910 and 1965. [2] A family cemetery on the property dates to at least 1840. [2]

The similarly named Scamman Farm, also located in Stratham and owned by a different branch of the family, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019. [2]

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References

  1. "Weekly listing". National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Scammon Farm Historic District named to National Register of Historic Places". NH.gov (Press release). New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.