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Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Was Poe an alcoholic, drug addict and/or insane?

Check out the evidence for yourself in "The Defamation of Poe's Character."

 

Do we need reservations?
We recommend that schools, classes and/or groups make a reservation prior to their visit. Reservations are required for groups. You do not need to make a reservation for individuals and or families.

 

Where is Poe buried?

Baltimore, MD

 

Did he marry his cousin?

Yes
In this sepia-toned photo from 1927, nine men sit and kneel amongst the ruins of a Native American dwelling at Mesa Verde. NPS Photo.  

Did You Know?
As a teenager, Laurance S. Rockefeller toured Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, and Mesa Verde with Horace Albright. Later in life, Laurance would donate lands to create Virgin Islands NP and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller NHP. He was the first conservationist to receive the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor.

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Last Updated: August 28, 2006 at 12:31 EST