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Glebe House
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National Register of Historic Places

Glebe House

On the National Register since 198244 years
GeorgianListed 1982Poughkeepsie

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About Glebe House

Glebe House, at 635 Main 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 Georgian, as it does for 74 other New York listings. It was listed as part of Poughkeepsie MRA.

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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635 Main St., Poughkeepsie · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Georgian.

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Questions about Glebe House

Is Glebe House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 26, 1982 (Register number 82001139).

Is Glebe 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 mile away.

Can you visit Glebe 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 Glebe 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 75312486 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.