The Beverly (Massachusetts) Powder House was built in 1809 and was the town's third munitions supply house. Its first was built near the town center in 1765.
In addition to its construction of this building, the town also authorized construction of a structure to hose two cannons and associated equipment; it has not survived and its location is not known.
The Powder House's only significant military use came during the War of 1812, when local militia mustered there after a British attack on nearby Gloucester.
It was taken out of service in 1840, as the state transitioned to more centralized armories for militia munitions.
--Brock-Perry
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