Rust, Nathaniel, Mansion
Why it's listed
Located at 83 County Street in Ipswich, this 2 1/2 story house has a heavy timber frame, clapboard sheathing, an end-gable roof and twin rear wall chimneys. Its asymmetrical five-bay facade reflects a seventeenth century origin, while the pilastered entry with side lights and the modillion cornice come from Federal-period changes. The exact building date and original owner are uncertain, though William Goodhue is the first known owner. He conveyed the house to Nathaniel Rust, a tanner and glover, in 1665. Later owners included Dr. Samuel Rogers, whose wife ran a well-regarded school for young ladies. In 1836 the lot went to the South Parish as a church site, and Asa Brown moved the house to its present location in 1837 and remodeled it. The north section is the oldest part and contains two small parallel summer beams. It is one of few first period houses outside Ipswich's historic districts.
Significance in brief: It is one of the few first period houses in Ipswich located outside the historic districts, and it shows how a seventeenth century house was expanded through the nineteenth century. It retains integrity of setting, design, materials and workmanship. It is also tied to early Ipswich through tanner Nathaniel Rust and later owners such as Dr. Samuel Rogers.
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 80000440, listed September 17, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 83 County St., Ipswich |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Listed | September 17, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80000440 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | First Period with Federal alterations |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | National, State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Used as a present residence; moved to its present location in 1837. |
| Acreage | 7 |
| Coordinates | 42.67268, -70.83711 (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 80000440.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6969838
- This listing as JSON
Last updated October 2026. Found an error? See the editorial policy for how to report it.