Locust Grove - Poughkeepsie, NY
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Locust Grove also known as the Samuel F. B. Morse House located on Rt. 9 in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Waymark Code: WM2H37
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2007
Views: 76
Samuel Finley Breese Morse (April 27, 1791 – April 2, 1872) was an American painter but he is better known as the inventor of the telegraph as well as Morse Code.
The house was built by John and Isabella Montgomery in 1830. After purchasing the estate in 1847, Morse decided to add a north and south wing to the house which created somewhat of an octagonal structure. Additionally, Morse had a four story tower added to the West end of the house which overlooks the Hudson River. The final addition was in 1901 when the Young family added a large dining room to the north end of the house.
Street address:
2683 South Road
Poughkeepsie, NY USA
12601
County / Borough / Parish: Dutchess County
Year listed: 1966
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person
Periods of significance: 1825-1849, 1850-1874
Historic function: Domestic
Current function: Recreation And Culture
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 05/01/2007 To: 11/30/2007
Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 3:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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