Horace Greeley's Birth Home Along Amherst-Bedford Line Listed

AMHERST, NH — The New Hampshire birthplace of journalist and politician Horace Greeley is up for sale. The Amherst home, built in 1790 and listed over the weekend, is going for $579,000. The property is included in the National Register of Historic Places. Set on 3.4 acres near the Bedford line, the home includes five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a barn with a monument to Greeley.

Greeley founded the New-York Tribune in 1841 and ran for president as a Liberal Republican in 1872, losing to Republican Ulysses S. Grant.

Learn more about Greeley's home from realtor.com:

• Address: 114 Horace Greeley Rd, Amherst, New Hampshire
• Price: $579,000
• Square Feet: 3585
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3 Baths
• Built: 1790
• Features: Your chance to own a significant historical home , the birthplace of Horace Greeley, founder of the " New Yorker" and founder of the New York Herald Tribune.This lovely home, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places,is located on the Amherst/ Bedford line bound by beautiful stone walls amidst a rural neighborhood with views of distant marsh to enjoy the flora and fauna. The home steeped in history has many original features including wide pine paneling in side entry and around massive fireplace of original kitchen. There are a total four fireplaces in this home. The hand forged hardware is evident in the original rooms. Three of the bedrooms are on the first floor with an additional two on the second floor of the main home. The bathrooms are updated and there is a newer kitchen. The sun room is a special spot with glorious views of the back yard. The four story barn has a large cedar closet and the barn easily holds three plus cars. This is a beauty that deserves your consideration.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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