Belcher-Rowe House

The Belcher-Rowe House is a two-story wooden structure with a hip roof, wood clapboard siding, and balanced front entries on its north and south facades. The exterior displays typical Federal-era details including sidelighted windows, flat pilasters, and a Greek Revival cornice.

Construction started in 1776 on land acquired in 1727, incorporating the foundation of a previous dwelling that had been destroyed. Merchant John Rowe took ownership in 1781 and his family remained connected to the property through subsequent generations.

The house represents an important example of how Milton residents embraced Federal design principles during the late 1700s, reflecting the community's growing prosperity and refined tastes. The symmetrical layout and careful detailing visible today show what local homeowners valued in their living spaces.

The house is located in Milton and can be viewed from the exterior to appreciate its wooden construction and formal proportions. Visitors can observe the symmetry and architectural details of both main facades from the property area.

The residence remained in the Rowe family for many generations, including under researcher Mary Phillips Webster, providing a window into how one family lived through changing times. This extended family connection spans nearly two centuries of Milton's development.