Despite studying Poe for a long time, I was not as familiar with Poe's Cottage in the Bronx in New York City. An oversight I need to correct. Recently, I've been reading up on his history there and found it to be worthwhile reading. I also watched the video featured below that relayed the timeline of residents in the cottage, what life was like in Westchester county and Fordham when they lived there, places and people Poe visited, and most fascinating to me – the recollections of Poe by his friends.
The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, built c. 1812, is a New York City and State landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic house museum is famous as the final home of the writer. At the time that Poe, his ailing wife Virginia and mother-in-law, Mrs. Maria Clemm moved in during the spring of 1846, the house was owned by John Valentine. Poe rented it for $100 per year. Virginia died in the house in 1847 and after Poe’s death on October 7, 1849 while in Baltimore, Mrs. Clemm moved out.
Source: The Bronx County Historical Society
Edgar Allan Poe, in an undated portrait, moved to the former farmhouse in what later became the Bronx in 1846. Associated Press
This video was made possible by BronxNet, The Bronx Tourism Council, The Bronx County Historical Society, and with funds provided by NYC & Company.
Notably, Poe wrote Annabel Lee, Eureka, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Bells while residing in the cottage.
You might enjoy reading Edgar Allan Poe in New York City and Poe’s Cottage. Weak and Weary No More.
