General Benjamin Lincoln House
General Benjamin Lincoln House, National Historic Landmark in Hingham, United States
The Benjamin Lincoln House at 181 North Street features a two-and-a-half-story wooden structure with seven bays, side-gable roof, and two interior chimneys.
Built in 1665 by Thomas Lincoln, the residence served as the birthplace and home of Major General Benjamin Lincoln, who accepted the British surrender at Yorktown.
The Lincoln House remained in the same family for eleven generations until 2020, when the Hingham Historical Society acquired it for preservation purposes.
The Hingham Historical Society conducts tours from Tuesday through Saturday, with the property maintaining original architectural elements from the colonial period.
During the American Revolution, General Lincoln managed military operations while dealing with narcolepsy, which his aide William Jackson defended with notable dignity.
Location: Hingham
GPS coordinates: 42.24306,-70.89306
Latest update: March 22, 2025 03:03
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