Ladd-Gilman House
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Ladd-Gilman House, also known as Cincinnati Memorial Hall, is a house in Exeter, New Hampshire
. The home was built about 1721 by Nathaniel Ladd as one of the state's first brick houses, and was subsequently clapboarded three decades later. The home was purchased in in 1747 by Col. Nathaniel Gilman, a prominent Exeter merchant. It served as the state treasury during the Revolutionary War
when two members of the Gilman family, Col. Nicholas Gilman and his son John Taylor Gilman
, later the state's governor, served as treasurers of the state. Also born in the house was Nicholas Gilman, Jr., a signer of the United States Constitution
and United States Senator from New Hampshire.
The Ladd-Gilman House was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1973. It has been maintained since 1902 by the Society of the Cincinnati
, in which organization the Gilman family took a prominent role. The Ladd-Gilman House and its grounds are part of the campus of Exeter's American Independence Museum
.
It is located at 1 Governors Lane in Exeter.
Exeter, New Hampshire
Exeter is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The town's population was 14,306 at the 2010 census. Exeter was the county seat until 1997, when county offices were moved to neighboring Brentwood...
. The home was built about 1721 by Nathaniel Ladd as one of the state's first brick houses, and was subsequently clapboarded three decades later. The home was purchased in in 1747 by Col. Nathaniel Gilman, a prominent Exeter merchant. It served as the state treasury during the Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
when two members of the Gilman family, Col. Nicholas Gilman and his son John Taylor Gilman
John Taylor Gilman
John Taylor Gilman was a farmer, shipbuilder, and statesman from Exeter, New Hampshire. He represented New Hampshire in the Continental Congress in 1782-1783 and was Governor of New Hampshire for 14 years, from 1794 to 1805, and from 1813 to 1816.Gilman was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, to a...
, later the state's governor, served as treasurers of the state. Also born in the house was Nicholas Gilman, Jr., a signer of the United States Constitution
United States Constitution
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. It is the framework for the organization of the United States government and for the relationship of the federal government with the states, citizens, and all people within the United States.The first three...
and United States Senator from New Hampshire.
The Ladd-Gilman House was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1973. It has been maintained since 1902 by the Society of the Cincinnati
Society of the Cincinnati
The Society of the Cincinnati is a historical organization with branches in the United States and France founded in 1783 to preserve the ideals and fellowship of the American Revolutionary War officers and to pressure the government to honor pledges it had made to officers who fought for American...
, in which organization the Gilman family took a prominent role. The Ladd-Gilman House and its grounds are part of the campus of Exeter's American Independence Museum
American Independence Museum
The American Independence Museum is located in Exeter, New Hampshire. Its campus includes the Ladd-Gilman House , a registered National Historic Landmark, and the Folsom Tavern ....
.
It is located at 1 Governors Lane in Exeter.
See also
- Gilman Garrison HouseGilman Garrison HouseGilman Garrison House is a historic house at 12 Water Street in Exeter, New Hampshire owned by Historic New England, which operates the home as a house museum....
, Nicholas Gilman Jr., John Taylor GilmanJohn Taylor GilmanJohn Taylor Gilman was a farmer, shipbuilder, and statesman from Exeter, New Hampshire. He represented New Hampshire in the Continental Congress in 1782-1783 and was Governor of New Hampshire for 14 years, from 1794 to 1805, and from 1813 to 1816.Gilman was born in Exeter, New Hampshire, to a...
, American Independence MuseumAmerican Independence MuseumThe American Independence Museum is located in Exeter, New Hampshire. Its campus includes the Ladd-Gilman House , a registered National Historic Landmark, and the Folsom Tavern ....