Old Deerfield Village Historic District


  • Address: Old Main St
  • Vicinity: W of US 5, bounded by Mill Village Rd, "The Street", Broughton's Pond Rd and Pogues Hole Rd
  • Travel Genus: Sight
  • Sight Category: Historic District

An early outpost of New England's northwestern frontier, Deerfield was laid out in 1666 and settled a few years later. It was attacked and destroyed several times during French and Indian raids. It is now restored to its colonial appearance. - NRHP Registration, 9 October 1960

Visitor Center is in the Hall Tavern (1760), other historic buildings include:
Allen House
Ashley House
Stebbins House
Barnard Tavern
Dwight House
Frary House
Sheldon House
Wells-Thorn House
Williams House


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Timeline

Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Y/M/D Person Association Description Composition Food Event
Asher Benjamin Architect
1650/00/00
1675/00/00
1704/00/00
1707/07/00 Rev John Williams Home Parson Williams's new house is completed during the summer of 1707. His children are living with relatives in Roxbury, Charlestown and Northampton.

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Particulars for Old Deerfield Village Historic District:
Criteria Exemplar
Area of Significance Exploration-settlement
Architectural Style Federal Style
Architectural Style Greek Revival
Sight Category Historic District
Level of Significance National
Owner Private
Historic Use Single dwelling



US National Registry of Historic Places Data »

Accurate at time of registration:

PLACE DETAILS
Registry Name:
Registry Address:
Registry Number: 66000774
Resource Type:
Owner: Private, Local
Architect: Benjamin,Asher; et al.
Architectural Style: Greek revival, Federal
Other Certification: Designated National Landmark
Nominator Name: National Historic Landmark
CULTURAL DETAILS
Level of Significance: National
Area of Significance: Exploration-settlement
Applicable Criteria: Event
Period of Significance: 1650-1699, 1700-1749, 1800-1824, 1750-1799, 1825-1849
Significant Year: c 1650, 1675, 1704
Historic Function: Domestic
Historic Sub-Function: Single dwelling
Current Function: Recreation and Culture
Current Sub-Function: Museum

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