John Adams Birthplace

John Adams birthplace home is located in the Adams National Historical Park on Franklin Street, Quincy. It was built in 1681 and purchased by Deacon John Adams, John Adams’ father, in 1720. Standing in its original location, the house is a saltbox American colonial style home and was originally surrounded by six acres of land. Here is where the second president was born on October 30, 1735 and where he and his family lived until he married Abigail Smith. In 1744 Deacon Adams purchased a second saltbox style house located 75 feet away with a large amount of land. His two properties, including the houses and land would amount to 188 acres. During the summer Deacon Adams worked as a farmer in his land with the help of his sons and in the winter as a shoemaker.

Photo ja1-house-s, Jun 2001