Pendle Hill
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill, at Off ME 202, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 4, 1983. It was among the first 5 of China’s 6 listings, with three others the same day. The Register lists it for its religion and social history, at the national level. It describes its style as Shingle, as it does for 3 other Maine listings. It was listed as part of Rufus Jones TR. The listing covers 1.5 acres.
What it isHistoric summer house in South China, Maine. 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 · 8 MB · National Archives↗1909 to today
- 1909Built, designed by Rufus Jones
- 1983Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 43 years
Finding Pendle Hill
Off ME 202, China
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Pendle Hill
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Pendle Hill
Is Pendle Hill on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 4, 1983 (Register number 83000457).
Is Pendle Hill a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Halifax, 9.5 miles away.
Can you visit Pendle Hill?
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 Pendle Hill?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 8 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 88684945 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.