The Eber Sherman House is located at the western end of North Adams on land that until 1900 was part of Williamstown. This property, now consisting of almost 8 acres, once included a little over 310 acres, and in the mid-19th century was well known locally as a prosperous and extensive dairy farm. The farmhouse, dating from c 1843, is noteworthy for its architectural features which combine in a unique and distinctively local manner, Greek Revival elements along with Italianate detail.

In 1813, William Sherman purchased from Daniel Day two parcels of land in North Adams totaling 310 acres. Sherman's newly purchased land holdings lay to the north and south of the Hoosic River. Known for his entrepreneurial abilities, Sherman, who lived in Williamstown proper throughout his life, not only operated, a successful store there, but also amassed a substantial amount of land in the area. This farm and orchard in North Adams formed only a small part of his total holdings.

The nominated building, constructed by William's son Eber in 1843, was the second house to be built on this property. Still extant the earlier structure, built ca 1825, is similar in plan and detail to the later house. It too is a five-bay, 2 half story dwelling with Greek Revival details that include pilaster cornerboards and a wide frieze. This building, located west of the nominated property, remained in the Sherman family until the last quarter of the 19th century. - NRHP, May 1983