Kennebunk in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
The Storer Residence
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La Résidence Storer
Kennebunk, Maine
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021
1. The Storer Residence / La Résidence Storer Marker
This home was constructed in 1758 by Joseph Storer and his wife Hannah. Storer was the wealthiest man in Kennebunk at the time and owned a saw mill, country store and grist mill. He entered into the Revolutionary War in 1777. He was taken sick and died in Albany a short time later at the age of 51. This home was reported to have been the first house to be painted in the town. The original barn, which had a tree growing up through the roof, was taken down in 1920. The present barn, originally standing in Sanford, was dismantled and moved to this site in 1990. It was constructed around a large maple to resemble the original barn and tree. The General Marquis de Lafayette of Revolutionary War fame visited this home in 1825 as a guest of Pricilla Storer.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets: Kennebunk, Maine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 43° 23.2′ N, 70° 32.587′ W. Marker was in Kennebunk, Maine, in York County. It was on Storer Street just north of Berry Court, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 16 Storer St, Kennebunk ME 04043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was on Southern Maine Coast. It was also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Lafayette Elm Site (a few steps from this marker); The Lafayette Center / Le Centre Lafayette
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021
2. The Storer Residence / La Résidence Storer Marker
Additional commentary.
1. This marker had incorrect information and has been replaced
As The Town Historian of Kennebunk I need to inform you that this incorrect marker has been removed and one with corrected data installed recently. The home was not built in 1758. It was not the first to be painted. The original Storer Home was a small cape built 1758. The mansion was built c1770. The original cape was moved to 15 Hovey St in Kennebunk where it still stands today.
— Submitted October 28, 2025, by Kathy Roberts of Kennebunk, Maine.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 963 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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