Commodore McDonough Historic Home

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Early home of Commodore Thomas McDonough. Hero of Battle of Lake Champlain 1814. Born 1783. Died 1825. Commodore 1814. Assisted Commodore Decatur in capturing and burning the “Philadelphia” off the coast of Tripoli, 1804. Original name of village “The Trap”, changed to “McDonough” 1914. His parents lie in old burying ground nearby.

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Coordinates: 39°29'28"N 75°39'1"W

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McCabe (guest)

Living room of this fine old home and the grave site of the Commodore's parents.

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