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Edwin E. Benedict House
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National Register of Historic Places

Edwin E. Benedict House

Listed as “Benedict, Edwin E., House”

Florence’s first place on the National RegisterListed Oct 18, 1979; only 242 of Oregon’s 1,988 listings are older
Listed 1979Florence

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

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About Edwin E. Benedict House

Edwin E. Benedict House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 18, 1979: the first place in Florence to be listed. Only 242 of Oregon’s 1,988 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce, transportation and literature, at the local level. The listing covers 4.5 acres.

What it isFlorence, Oregon, listed on the NRHP in Lane County. 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 · 29 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Edwin E. Benedict House

East of Florence on Cox Island, in Florence, OR

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about Edwin E. Benedict House

Is Edwin E. Benedict House on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Oct 18, 1979 (Register number 79002090).

Is Edwin E. Benedict House a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Oregon has 16 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Edwin E. Benedict 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 Edwin E. Benedict House?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 29 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 77849857 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.