Deerfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Wells-Thorn House
Historic Deerfield
— Opening Doorways To The Past. —
Museum admission tickets available at the Visitor Center.
• Built 1747.
• First painted blue in 1802.
• Interior furnishings illustrate change through time, 1725 to 1850.
Erected by Historic Deerfield.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1747.
Location. 42° 32.607′ N, 72° 36.285′ W. Marker is in Deerfield, Massachusetts, in Franklin County. Marker is on Old Main Street south of Memorial Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 52 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. Lucy Terry Prince / Caesar (a few steps from this marker); Godfrey Nims Home Lot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barnard Tavern (about 300 feet away); Frary House (about 400 feet away); Benjamin Barrett (about 400 feet away); Godfrey Nims (about 500 feet away); Memorial Hall (about 500 feet away); Old Deerfield (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deerfield.
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 61 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.