The Jesse Edwards House is a historic house in Newberg, Oregon, United States. Built by Jesse Edwards, the "Father of Newberg" and one of the founders of George Fox University, it is the second-oldest residence in the city, after the Hoover-Minthorn House. The house was built about 100 feet (30 m) from its current location; it was moved in 1905 to allow for street widening.
Jesse Edwards House | |
Location | 402 S. College St. Newberg, Oregon |
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Coordinates | 45°17′51″N 122°58′21″W / 45.297547°N 122.972491°W |
Built | 1883 |
Architectural style | Victorian[citation needed] |
NRHP reference No. | 80003393 |
Added to NRHP | August 25, 1980 |
When Jesse Edwards died, his family purchased the home. In 1998, they sold it to George Fox University to house university presidents, for which it was restored.
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