Parson Smith House
Listed as “Smith, Parson, House”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Parson Smith House
Parson Smith House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 16, 1973: the first place in Windham to be listed. Only 147 of Maine’s 1,565 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture and religion, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 23 other Maine listings. The listing covers 5 acres.
What it isHistoric house on River Road in southern Windham, 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 · 4 MB · National Archives↗1764 to today
- 1764Built
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Southeast of South Windham on River Rd., in Windham, ME · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Parson Smith HouseStart here
- 2
Maplewood FarmGeorgian · 0.2 mi on
Colonial style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial.
Memories of Parson Smith House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Parson Smith House
Is Parson Smith House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 16, 1973 (Register number 73000237).
Is Parson Smith House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Tate House, 5.7 miles away.
Can you visit Parson Smith 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 Parson Smith House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 4 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 88685866 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.