Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, History museum in Fordham neighborhood, Bronx County, United States.
The farmhouse features original wooden floors, period furnishings, and personal belongings from Edgar Allan Poe's residence between 1846 and 1849 in the Bronx.
Built in 1812, this wooden cottage served as the final home of Edgar Allan Poe, where he wrote several notable works before his death in 1849.
The museum displays manuscripts, letters, and personal items that document the literary contributions of Edgar Allan Poe to American literature and detective fiction.
The historic house museum, located at 2640 Grand Concourse, requires advance reservations and offers guided tours through the Bronx County Historical Society.
The cottage stands as the last remaining structure from the 19th-century village of Fordham, relocated to Poe Park in 1913 for preservation.
Location: The Bronx
Address: 2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458 10458
Opening Hours: "by reservation"
Phone: +17188818900
Website: http://nycgovparks.org/parks/poe-park/monuments/1194
GPS coordinates: 40.86528,-73.89444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
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