Kennedy Compound
Also known as Homes of Joseph P.,John F., and Robert F. Kennedy
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Kennedy Compound, at Irving and Marchant Aves., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 28, 1972. It was named a National Historic Landmark on May 31, 1973, one of 189 in Massachusetts. It was among the first 2 of Barnstable Town’s 82 listings. The Register lists it for its politics, at the national level. The district takes in 3 historic buildings. The listing covers 6 acres.
What it isHistorical landmark in Barnstable, Massachusetts. 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 · 221 MB · National Archives↗1972 to today
- 1972Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 1973Named a National Historic Landmark
- 2026On the Register for 54 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Irving and Marchant Aves., Barnstable Town · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Kennedy CompoundStart here
- 2
Hyannis Port Historic DistrictCape Cottage · 0.2 mi on
15 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Other National Historic Landmarks nearby
The nearest Landmarks with a photo, within 25 miles, and the year each was named.
Memories of Kennedy Compound
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Kennedy Compound
Is Kennedy Compound on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 28, 1972 (Register number 72001302).
Is Kennedy Compound a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since May 31, 1973. Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Kennedy Compound?
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 Kennedy Compound?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 221 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 63793631 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.