Deerfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Sheldon Homestead
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
1. Sheldon Homestead Marker
Built by John Sheldon 1739. Handed down from sire to son to the present owner.
The longest holding of state in Franklin County.
Erected 1901.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1739.
Location. 42° 33.071′ N, 72° 36.204′ W. Marker is in Deerfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. Marker is on Old Main Street south of Broughams Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123 Old Main St, Deerfield MA 01342, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sheldon House (a few steps from this marker); Williams House (a few steps from this marker); Ashley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cato / Jin Cole / Titus (within shouting distance of this marker); Furniture Gallery / Wright House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deerfield (about 400 feet away); Historic Deerfield's Three Sisters Garden (about 500 feet away); Companion Planting the Three Sisters (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deerfield.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
2. Sheldon Homestead Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
