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George Adderley House
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

George Adderley House

Listed as “Adderley, George, House” · Also known as Bahamian House; 8MO1256b

Marathon’s first place on the National RegisterListed Sep 10, 1992; only 809 of Florida’s 1,790 listings are older
Masonry VernacularListed 1992Marathon

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About George Adderley House

George Adderley House, at 5550 Overseas Hwy., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 10, 1992: the first place in Marathon to be listed. Only 809 of Florida’s 1,790 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Masonry Vernacular, as it does for 154 other Florida listings. The listing covers 5 acres.

What it isHistoric home in Marathon, Florida, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 137 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

5550 Overseas Hwy., Marathon · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

  1. 1George Adderley HouseStart here
  2. 2Crane PointBuilding · next door

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Questions about George Adderley House

Is George Adderley House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Sep 10, 1992 (Register number 92001243).

Is George Adderley House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit George Adderley House?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of George Adderley House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 137 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77843308 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.