Samuel Dexter House, Georgian residence in Dedham, Massachusetts, US.
The Samuel Dexter House is a two-story Georgian residence with a hipped roof and Colonial revival details added during a 1901 renovation on High Street. The structure stands within the Dedham Village Historic District, a neighborhood that preserves many homes from the colonial and early republic periods.
The house was built in 1761 and became significant during the American Revolutionary War. General George Washington stayed there for one night in April 1776 while moving troops away from Boston.
Samuel Dexter held political office in the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, and the house reflects his standing in the early American republic. The property shows how influential families shaped their communities through leadership and service.
The house sits near the First Church and Parish, making it easy to explore multiple historic sites in one visit. The area is walkable and inviting for strolling through the colonial village.
During the British occupation of Boston, the house served as a hidden refuge for the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds records. Nearly the entire collection survived there, with only two books lost.
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