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National Register of Historic Places

Dixon House

On the National Register since 198244 years
Greek RevivalListed 1982Poughkeepsie

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

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About Dixon House

Dixon House, at 49 N. Clinton St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 26, 1982. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 886 other New York listings. It was listed as part of Poughkeepsie MRA. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isHistoric house in New York, 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 · 8 MB · National Archives↗
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49 N. Clinton St., Poughkeepsie · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

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Questions about Dixon House

Is Dixon House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 26, 1982 (Register number 82001129).

Is Dixon House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Matthew Vassar Estate, 1.2 miles away.

Can you visit Dixon 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 Dixon House?

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 75312508 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.