Strokestown in County Roscommon, Connacht, Ireland — Irish West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)
Mahon Dower House
Mahon Dower House
Originally constructed
in 1740's later used as
Scoil Mhuire Secondary
School until 1967
Erected 2000 by Strokestown Community Development Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.
Location. 53° 46.634′ N, 8° 6.096′ W. Marker is in Strokestown, Connacht, in County Roscommon. Marker is on Bawn Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is about 20 meters north of the entrance to Strokestown Park House and The Famine Museum. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Strokestown Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Dudley Forde House (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Sharkey Sisters (about 150 meters away); Percy French (approx. 10.8 kilometers away); Lanesborough / Béal Átha Liag History 500 - 1900 AD (approx. 13.7 kilometers away in Leinster); fáilte go Lanesborough (approx. 13.8 kilometers away in Leinster).
Regarding Mahon Dower House. The Mahon Dower House was part of the Strokestown Park estate.
Also see . . . Dower House Explanation. (Submitted on February 15, 2010.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,088 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.