Sturbridge in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Town Hall
October 16, 2022
1. The Town Hall Marker
When Congregationalism was no longer the official religion of Massachusetts and the church could no longer also serve as the "town house", Sturbridge built its first secular Town Hall in 1838. Twenty years later, the town permitted the Worcester South Agricultural Society to add a second floor to the building for its activities, which included the annual Sturbridge Fair. To meet the growing need for public space, the town thereafter purchased its tenant's interest. In step with the contemporary Greek Revival in architecture, which presented public building as "temples of democracy", the present pillars and portico were added to the plain front in 1910. The Town Hall was renovated a century later.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 42° 6.534′ N, 72° 4.834′ W. Marker is in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is on Maple Street north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 Main Street, Sturbridge MA 01566,
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sturbridge Honor Roll War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 1771 Publick House Historic Inn & Country Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Revere Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Soldier's Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); War Memorial (about 300 feet away); Lt. Charles J. Collins USAAC (about 300 feet away); The Center School (about 400 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sturbridge.
October 16, 2022
2. The Town Hall
October 16, 2022
3. The Town Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2022. This page has been viewed 339 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2022. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
