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.
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.