Governor John Langdon House
Governor John Langdon House, Georgian mansion in Portsmouth, United States
The Governor John Langdon House features a symmetrical design with a central entrance, four rooms on each floor, and elaborate interior wood carvings.
Built in 1784, this residence belonged to John Langdon, a merchant, shipbuilder, Revolutionary War general, and three-term governor of New Hampshire.
The mansion displays period furnishings and decorative arts that represent the refined lifestyle of prominent 18th-century New England families.
The property opens for guided tours from June through October on weekends, allowing visitors to explore the rooms and gardens of this National Historic Landmark.
George Washington visited this residence in 1789 and praised its sophisticated architectural elements and detailed Rococo-style reception rooms.
Location: Portsmouth
Inception: 1784
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Address: 143 Pleasant Street
GPS coordinates: 43.07528,-70.75639
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:27
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