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Benjamin Wiley House
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National Register of Historic Places

Benjamin Wiley House

Listed as “Wiley, Benjamin, House”

On the National Register since 198046 years
FederalListed 1980Fryeburg

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

About

About Benjamin Wiley House

Benjamin Wiley House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 10, 1980. It was among the first 3 of Fryeburg’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 204 other Maine listings. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isHistoric house in Fryeburg, 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 · 100 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1772 to today

  1. 1772Built
  2. 1980Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 46 years
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Finding Benjamin Wiley House

Southeast of North Fryeburg on Fish St., in Fryeburg, ME

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

More like it

Federal style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.

Memories of Benjamin Wiley House

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Questions about Benjamin Wiley House

Is Benjamin Wiley House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 10, 1980 (Register number 80000248).

Is Benjamin Wiley House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Joy Farm, 17 miles away.

Can you visit Benjamin Wiley 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 Benjamin Wiley House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 100 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 88686892 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.