John Paul Jones House

John Paul Jones House

The John Paul Jones House is most significant as the only known surviving structure in the United States associated with American Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones, who was resident here in 1781-82 when it was operated as a boarding house.

The house is 2-1/2 stories high, with a gambrel roof, and two chimneys projecting from the interior. A two-story addition to the northeast was added in the early 19th century.

The five-bay main facade has a central entry topped by a segmented arch pediment, supported by flanking pilasters. The first floor windows of the main facade are topped by triangular pediments. The interior of the house follows a typical Georgian center-hall plan, with rooms flanking a central hall with stairs.

To the left of the hall are a parlor in front, and a counting room or office in the rear, while to the right is a large dining room with what was originally the kitchen behind. Upstairs there are four bedrooms; that of Jones was in the southeast corner. The third floor has five bedrooms.

The downstairs rooms now contain museum exhibits, and the dining room has been decorated to early 19th-century taste. The house has belonged to the Portsmouth Historical Society since 1919, and is open to the public.

Location

43 Middle Street
Portsmouth
New Hampshire
USA

Getting There

The John Paul Jones House is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Here are the public transportation options to get there:

Bus: You can take the Coast bus from different locations in the city to reach the John Paul Jones House. Take the Blue Line or the Portsmouth/Newington Shuttle and get off at the Market Square stop. From there, it's a 15-minute walk to the museum.

Taxi: You can also take a taxi from anywhere in the city to the museum. Portsmouth has several taxi services that you can call to arrange for a ride.

Car rental: If you prefer to rent a car, there are several car rental companies in Portsmouth that you can choose from. You can rent a car and drive to the John Paul Jones House yourself.

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