Briggs, William, Homestead
1470 Turner St., Auburn, MEEvidence indicates chat this residence which is mainly in original condition may well be the oldest house surviving in "East Auburn". This area is the oldest settled part of the present City of Auburn and was first known as Berry's Mills, part of the Town of Minot.
The original land grant was made to Samuel Berry of Cobbosseecontee as recompense for his services as a scout and guide on Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec in 1775.
William Briggs of Dighton, Massachusetts acquired his land from Berry in 1779 and built this commodious homestead for his large family.
The house is marked by elegant woodwork in the two principal front rooms.
Listed in National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
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