Deerfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Sheldon Homestead
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Massachusetts’ Pioneer Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Sheldon House (a few steps from this marker); Williams House
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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 203 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.
