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| Location | 37 Elm St., Ansonia, Connecticut |
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| Built | 1695-1698 |
| Architectural style | Colonial |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001321 |
| Added to NRHP | March 17, 1972 |
The General David Humphreys House, located at 37 Elm St., Ansonia, Connecticut, was built from 1695 to 1698 and is the birthplace of the American Revolutionary War Colonel David Humphreys. Humphreys was a friend of and aide de camp to General George Washington and was nominated by President Washington to become the first ambassador of the United States to a foreign country (Portugal). The historic house museum has been restored to a mid 18th century appearance, and serves as the headquarters for the Derby Historical Society.
The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
See also
- List of the oldest buildings in Connecticut
- National Register of Historic Places listings in New Haven County, Connecticut
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- http://derbyhistorical.org/humphrey.htm Derby Historical Society website retrieved on 2009-05-11
External links
- General David Humphreys House - Derby Historical Society
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