Deerfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Wells-Thorn House
Historic Deerfield
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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. It 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.
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: Lucy Terry Prince / Caesar (a few steps from this marker); Godfrey Nims Home Lot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peter Pur, Alias Pompey (about 300 feet away); Barnard Tavern (about 300 feet away); Frary House (about 400 feet away); Humphry (about 400 feet away); Phillis (about 400 feet away); Benjamin Barrett (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Deerfield.
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