Baxter House
About Baxter House
Baxter House, at South St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 27, 1979. It was among the first 5 of Gorham’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, social history and performing arts, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 204 other Maine listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric house in Maine, United States. 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 · 81 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
South St., Gorham · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Baxter House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Baxter House
Is Baxter House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 27, 1979 (Register number 79000135).
Is Baxter House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Tate House, 6.6 miles away.
Can you visit Baxter House?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Baxter House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 81 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 88685546 · Wikidata · old views from Gorham’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.