Tucked away on 180 acres south of Freeport, the Pettengill House and Farm is a good example of a saltwater farm and is removed from the modern word, thus nearly preserving its original setting. Open fields, woodlands, and salt marshes surround the two-story saltbox farmhouse, which is sheathed in clapboard siding with a central chimney supported by granite foundation. This saltbox dwelling, a form rarely built in Maine, has a door located left of center. The property served as a farm until 1960. The house remains without electricity, heating, or plumbing. The last living family member was Mildred Pettengill. She remained in the house until 1970 when the Freeport Historical Society assumed ownership. Once a year the farmhouse is open to the public. One of the highlights inside the house are the remarkable etchings of sailing ships, some dating from the War of 1812, on the second floor walls.
Year Listed: 1973
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