Cottrill, Matthew, House

Main St. (U.S. 1), Damariscotta, Maine. County/parish: Lincoln.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places May 02, 1974. NRIS 74000177.

1 contributing building.

From Wikipedia:

Matthew Cottrill House

The Matthew Cottrill House is a historic house at 60 Main Street in Damariscotta, Maine. Built in 1801, it is a well-preserved example of Federal period architecture. It is historically significant for its association with Matthew Cottrill, an Irish immigrant who was, along with business partner James Kavanagh, a major economic force in Damariscotta, and also a key force in establishing the Roman Catholic church in Maine. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1974.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/88686609

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