Franklin Pierce Homestead
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The Franklin Pierce Homestead was the childhood home of the fourteenth President of the United States
, Franklin Pierce
. Located in Hillsborough
, New Hampshire
, the home was built in 1804 by Pierce's father, Benjamin Pierce
. The home is one of Franklin Pierce's probable places of birth, the other now lying beneath the nearby impoundment
of Franklin Pierce Lake
. Pierce lived at the homestead until 1834, with the exception of a seven year span spent away for school and the studying of law. The home remained in the Pierce family until 1925, when it was procured by the state of New Hampshire. Notables such as Daniel Webster
have stayed there. Today, it is operated by the Hillsborough Historical Society and is a state park
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1961.
It is located on the east side of Washington Road (New Hampshire Route 31
), about 100 yards north of its intersection with (New Hampshire Route 9), in the Lower Village area of Hillsborough.
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
, Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce
Franklin Pierce was the 14th President of the United States and is the only President from New Hampshire. Pierce was a Democrat and a "doughface" who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. Pierce took part in the Mexican-American War and became a brigadier general in the Army...
. Located in Hillsborough
Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Hillsborough, frequently spelled Hillsboro, is a town in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 6,011 at the 2010 census...
, New Hampshire
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state was named after the southern English county of Hampshire. It is bordered by Massachusetts to the south, Vermont to the west, Maine and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Canadian...
, the home was built in 1804 by Pierce's father, Benjamin Pierce
Benjamin Pierce (governor)
Benjamin Pierce was an American Democratic-Republican politician. He served as Governor of New Hampshire from 1827 to 1828 and from 1829 to 1830.-Biography:...
. The home is one of Franklin Pierce's probable places of birth, the other now lying beneath the nearby impoundment
Reservoir
A reservoir , artificial lake or dam is used to store water.Reservoirs may be created in river valleys by the construction of a dam or may be built by excavation in the ground or by conventional construction techniques such as brickwork or cast concrete.The term reservoir may also be used to...
of Franklin Pierce Lake
Franklin Pierce Lake
Franklin Pierce Lake is a reservoir located in Hillsborough County in southern New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Hillsborough and Antrim. It is named for Franklin Pierce, the 14th president of the United States, who was born in Hillsborough at a site now inundated by the lake...
. Pierce lived at the homestead until 1834, with the exception of a seven year span spent away for school and the studying of law. The home remained in the Pierce family until 1925, when it was procured by the state of New Hampshire. Notables such as Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster was a leading American statesman and senator from Massachusetts during the period leading up to the Civil War. He first rose to regional prominence through his defense of New England shipping interests...
have stayed there. Today, it is operated by the Hillsborough Historical Society and is a state park
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1961.
It is located on the east side of Washington Road (New Hampshire Route 31
New Hampshire Route 31
New Hampshire Route 31 is a long north–south state highway in southern New Hampshire. It runs from Mason on the Massachusetts border to Goshen....
), about 100 yards north of its intersection with (New Hampshire Route 9), in the Lower Village area of Hillsborough.
External links
- Pierce Homestead, National Park Service Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings
- The Franklin Pierce Homestead, Hillsborough Historical Society
- Franklin Pierce Homestead State Historic Site, New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation