Back River Farm
Also known as Samuel Emerson Farm
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Back River Farm
Back River Farm, at Bay View Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 22, 1984. It was among the first 12 of Dover’s 19 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 44.3 acres.
What it isHuman settlement in Dover, New Hampshire, United States of America. 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 · 42 MB · National Archives↗Finding Back River Farm
Bay View Rd., Dover
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Back River Farm
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Back River Farm
Is Back River Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 22, 1984 (Register number 84003236).
Is Back River Farm a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gen. John Sullivan House, 3.2 miles away.
Can you visit Back River Farm?
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 Back River Farm?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 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 77845622 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.