The Parson Fisher House is an uncommon example of the Federal style with its asymmetrical front facade with an off-centered entry. The two-story dwelling has a hipped roof with a substantial brick interior chimney. The full width beltcourse of flush boards above the second story windows is a rare feature for the time. This house is the second built by Parson Johnathan Fisher, but the gabled-barn behind the house likely dates from the construction of the original house in the late-eighteenth century. Originally from Massachusetts, Fisher relocated to Blue Hill in 1796 to serve the community as a minister. Aside from his duties as country parson, he had a long list of interests as a linguist, printer, inventor, artist, architect, teacher, poet, and botanist. During the late eighteenth century, he found the time to help establish the Bangor Theological Seminary, and many college notebooks and/or publications began using Fisher's watercolor and woodcut illustrations in their published material. The house is a museum property and is open for tours seasonally.
Year Listed: 1969
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