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John Paul Jones House

43 Middle St, Portsmouth, NH
603-436-8420
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Ranked #19 of 24 attractions in Portsmouth
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Owner description: This 1758 colonial, gambrel-roofed house was the home of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones while in Portsmouth during the war, and now...... more » Owner description: This 1758 colonial, gambrel-roofed house was the home of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones while in Portsmouth during the war, and now features a collection of furniture, toys, guns, canes and a historic garden. « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 12, 2012

I love colonial history and have read JONJPJ'ss biography. It's amazing to walk into rooms he has been in but for the$$ you only get to visit this one house and he was really only there for a short period while his ship was outfitted. It's not his homestead and I don't think any of his personal belongings are there. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

tour presents some historical information on a naval hero and the revolution. More

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Streamwood, IL
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2007
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The Portsmouth Historical Society runs this house. Being somebody who is intersted in the history of John Paul Jones, I really enjoyed going thru the house, on Wednesday, 06/27/07. You walk thru the house, 1st & 2nd floors, on your own. But there are a couple of workers available who are eager to answer any questions you may have. It... More

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