Even before the US became official, there’s been life on there for centuries. There are some old structures from indigenous to early American history. Here are five of the oldest houses in the US.
Taos Pueblo
These are some unique structures made from an old-school Native style featuring earth, water, and straw. Some parts of these buildings were formed between 1000 and 1450 AD. This spot in New Mexico has been used since 1150 AD. Wow, talk about history.
Fairbanks House
Here’s a home in Dedham, MA, which holds the title of “oldest known wooden structure still standing in North America.” It’s housed eight generations of the Fairbanks family. Now, the spot is a museum, which is in solid condition after being around for almost 4 centuries.
Henry Whitfield House
The Whitfield House is the oldest house in Connecticut and the oldest stone house in New England. It’s built more than a century before the American Revolution and features a local granite that shows the early building of America.
James Blake House
This house in Boston, MA is one of only a few examples of West England country framing in the United States. Originally it was to be demolished but it was purchased and refurbished by the Dorchester Historical Society. This place has been around since 1661.
Halsey House
Check out this structure that was homesteaded in 1648. The saltbox style that’s there today was from 1683. Even today, the home has tons of 17th and 18th-century furnishings to give it that appeal of yesteryear.
