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The John Paul Jones House in Portsmouth, New Hampshire was the home of Captain Gregory Purcell and his wife. It was built in 1758 by master housewright Hopestill Cheswell, a successful African-American builder. After Captain Purcell's death in 1776 his widow took in boarders. American naval hero John Paul Jones rented a room in the house while constructing the ship "America" in 1781 and 1782, . This is the only surviving building in the United States known to be associated with John Paul Jones.
See photo in original gallery.
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