Deerfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Barnard Tavern
Historic Deerfield
— Opening Doorways To The Past. —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
1. Barnard Tavern Marker
Museum admission tickets available at the Visitor Center.
• Built 1795.
• Site of Deerfield Academy's first trustees meeting in 1797.
• Operated as a tavern until 1805 at the crossroads of travel between Boston, MA; Albany, NY; Hartford, CT; and Hanover, NH.
Erected by Historic Deerfield.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 42° 32.659′ N, 72° 36.273′ W. Marker is in Deerfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Main Street and Boyden Lane, on the right when traveling north on Old Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60 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. Frary House (a few steps from this marker); Godfrey Nims Home Lot (a few steps from this marker); Lucy Terry Prince / Caesar (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wells-Thorn House (about 300 feet away); Deerfield Civil War Monument (about 400 feet away); Rev. Samuel Mather M.A. (about 500 feet away); Quinton Stockwell / Abigail Bullard Stockwell
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 5, 2023
2. Barnard Tavern
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 122 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
