Col. Thomas Carpenter III House

Col. Thomas Carpenter III House is a Georgian-period residence in Rehoboth, Massachusetts, built with two-story wood frame construction. The structure preserves original features including multiple fireplaces designed for cooking on different floors.

The house was built in 1755 and combines features from an earlier structure dating to 1750 with Georgian and Federal styling. Its owner was a colonial militia officer who led local forces during the Revolutionary War.

The residence shows how well-to-do families of the colonial period arranged their homes and daily routines. Rooms and details reveal the domestic life and social standing of that era.

The house sits in an area with several other preserved Carpenter family homes that together form a historic district. Visitors can explore the architectural differences between various homes from that period in the same neighborhood.

The house was home to a large family with twelve children born and raised within its walls over many years. This family legacy adds a human dimension to the building beyond its architectural features.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 41.84444,-71.24333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14