General John Glover House - Marblehead MA - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

Built by John Glover in 1762 as his personal residence, it is altered very little since that time. It is a two story framed house with a gambrel roof and clapboard walls.

John Glover was born in Salem, MA moving to Marblehead at a very young age. He progressed thru life as a shoemaker, fish vendor, soldier, merchant to become a very wealthy person. He came into prominence in the American Revolution as member of the Marblehead committee of correspondence in 1772. Upon the British evacuation in 1776, Glover was ordered to New York with his regiment. Glover transported Washington's army, 2400 men and 18 cannons, across the Delaware River above Trenton on Christmas night in 1776. He was promoted to brigadier- general. After the Revolution, Glover was forced to retire in 1782 and settled back in Marblehead. Glover died in Marblehead in 1797 and is buried in the town.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1762 Architectural Period/Style: Colonial Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Stately Home Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: National Historic Landmark Part of Marblehead Historic District Owned by John Glover who crossed Washington over the Delaware Listed Building Status (if applicable): Excellent Main Material of Construction: Wood Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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