Lincoln, Gen. Thomas, House
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built in 1805 at 104 Field Street in Taunton, this Federal-style farmhouse was constructed as the residence of Thomas Lincoln, born in 1759. Lincoln was a businessman and property owner, but he is best remembered for his military career, which included service in the Revolutionary War and appointment as Brigadier General in 1809. The main block is two and a half stories, five bays wide and four deep, under a gable roof with close-cropped eaves and a central chimney. Its most prominent feature is the doorway, which has a leaded semi-elliptical fanlight between tapered pilasters and a dentilated cap molding. Windows are six-over-six sash with plain wood surrounds. The house is clad in clapboards, has no outbuildings, and has not been altered or moved. It was listed because it is a well-preserved and, for Taunton, fairly sophisticated Federal-period farmhouse, and because it was the home of a prominent local citizen and military figure.
Significance in brief: The house is described as one of the most sophisticated Federal-style buildings remaining in Taunton, with a particularly fine entrance surround. It is also associated with Thomas Lincoln (b. 1759), a businessman, property owner and military figure who served in the Revolutionary War and was appointed Brigadier General in 1809. The form cites integrity of design, location, setting, materials, workmanship and association.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 84002162, listed July 5, 1984. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 104 Field St., Taunton |
|---|---|
| County | Bristol County |
| Listed | July 5, 1984 |
| Reference number | 84002162 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Military, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is given as a residence; the form says the building has not been altered or moved. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.95679, -71.09848 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 84002162.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5530828
- This listing as JSON
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