John Adams Birthplace
This house is a National Historic Landmark, the birthplace of John Adams. In 1720 it was purchased by Deacon John Adams, Sr., the father of the future second president. He lived here until 1764, when he married Abigail Smith. It is a few feet from the John Quincy Adams Birthplace.
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