Kennebunk in York County, Maine — The American Northeast (New England)
The Bourne Mansion / La Résidence Bourne
Kennebunk, Maine
— The Museum in the Streets —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021
This three-story federal home was built in 1812 for John Usher Parsons and his bride Susanna Savary. Mr. Parsons died soon after in 1815. The home was then purchased in 1815. The home was then purchased in 1816 by Daniel Sewall, Register of Probate. All of the county court records were originally housed here until the establishment of the York County Court in Alfred, Maine in 1819. The house is attributed to architect Thomas Eaten. The lawn, originally terraced, once extended all the way to Main Street. The home was inherited by Edward Emerson Bourne, Jr. from his aunt Maria Sewall. He was the Judge of Probate for York County, Maine. The home was next inherited by Harold H. Bourne who was also a judge and married many couples here in his home.
Erected by The Museum in the Streets. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the The Museum in the Streets®: Kennebunk, Maine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 43° 23.232′ N, 70° 32.428′ W. Marker is in Kennebunk, Maine, in York County. Marker is on Bourne Street, 0.1 miles north of Main Street (U.S. 1), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Bourne St, Kennebunk ME 04043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Horace Porter Home / La Maison d'Horace Porter (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Waterhouse Center (about 400 feet away); The Ross Block and The Kennebunk Inn / Le Bâtiment Ross et l'Auberge de Kennebunk
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 14, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.