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Lancaster

15 places in Lancaster, Massachusetts are on the National Register of Historic Places. Construction dates on record here run from 1674 to 1883. 4 of the listings are historic districts rather than single buildings.

The earliest listing here is First Church of Christ, Lancaster, added Dec 30, 1970.

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Coordinates come from the National Park Service National Register spatial data, or from Wikidata where the spatial data has no point. A point marks the record location and does not mean the place is open to visitors. Data refreshed October 17, 2026.

15
Listings
4
Historic districts
1
National Historic Landmarks
1970
First listing

Oldest on the register

First listedFirst Church of Christ, Lancaster · Dec 30, 1970
Oldest construction dateOld Settlers' Burying Ground · built 1674

Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet of listed properties. Construction years come from Wikidata, matched on reference number, and are on record for 7 of the 15 listings here. Data refreshed October 17, 2026.

Landmark · Worcester County
First Church of Christ, Lancaster
National Historic LandmarkListed 1970
Structure · Worcester County
Atherton Bridge
StructureListed 1979
Historic district · Worcester County
Center Village District
Historic districtListed 1977
Building · Worcester County
Founder's Hall
BuildingListed 1980

Historic districts

Styles that appear most

Federal 2Colonial Revival 1Greek Revival 1

Style labels come from Wikidata and are on record for 3 of the 15 listings here. The count is the number of listings carrying each label. Data refreshed October 17, 2026.

Every listing

Atherton Bridge▾1979
Address
Bolton Rd., Lancaster
Listed
Sep 19, 1979
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation
Significance
National
Reference
79000377
Built
1870
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Atherton Bridge
Center Village District▾1977
Address
Irregular pattern along Main St., Lancaster
Listed
Sep 15, 1977
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
See Also:First Church of Christ, Lancaster
Reference
77000198
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Center Village District
Eastwood Cemetery (Additional Documentation)▾·
Address
Old Common-Wilder Road, Lancaster
Listed for
Art, Community planning, Landscape architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
100010282
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗
First Church of Christ, LancasterNHL1970
Founder's Hall▾1980
Address
Atlantic Union College Campus, Lancaster
Listed
Apr 14, 1980
Listed for
Education, Architecture, Religion
Significance
State
Reference
80001678
Built
1883
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Founder's Hall
Lancaster Industrial School for Girls▾1976
Address
SE of Lancaster on Old Common Rd., Lancaster
Listed
Oct 8, 1976
Listed for
Education, Architecture, Social history
Significance
National
Also known as
Bridecake Plain
Reference
76000301
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lancaster Industrial School for Girls
Anthony Lane House▾1976
Address
NE of Lancaster on Seven Bridge Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed
Nov 7, 1976
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Reference
76000300
Built
1809
Style
Federal architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Contributing
1 building
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Lane, Anthony, House
Middle Cemetery▾2019
Address
Main St., Lancaster
Listed
Nov 8, 2019
Listed for
Social history, Art
Significance
Local
Reference
100004560
Built
1798
Contributing
2 structures, 1 site, 52 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Middle Cemetery
North Burial Ground (Additional Documentation)▾2024
Address
Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster
Listed
Jul 24, 2024
Listed for
Social history
Significance
Local
Also known as
North Burial Field
Reference
100010567
Contributing
1 site
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
North Village Cemetery▾2024
Address
Otis Street, Lancaster
Listed
Oct 28, 2024
Listed for
Art, Community planning
Significance
Local
Reference
100010942
Contributing
6 structures, 1 site, 27 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
North Village Historic District▾1977
Address
N. Main St., Lancaster
Listed
Nov 23, 1977
Listed for
Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Union Village
Reference
77000199
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
North Village Historic District
Old Common Burial Ground▾2024
Address
Four Corners-Old Common Road, Lancaster
Listed
May 7, 2024
Listed for
Art, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old Common Cemetery
Reference
100010283
Contributing
7 structures, 1 site, 38 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Directions ↗
Old Settlers' Burying Ground▾2019
Address
Main Street, Lancaster
Listed
Nov 8, 2019
Listed for
Art, Exploration and settlement
Significance
Local
Also known as
Old Settlers' Burial Field
Reference
100004558
Built
1674
Contributing
1 site, 53 objects
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Old Settlers' Burying Ground
Ponakin Bridge▾1979
Address
N of Lancaster on Ponakin Rd., Lancaster vicinity
Listed
Sep 10, 1979
Listed for
Engineering, Transportation
Significance
National
Reference
79000378
Contributing
1 structure
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Ponakin Bridge
Nathaniel Thayer Estate▾1976
Address
438 S. Main St., Lancaster
Listed
Jul 6, 1976
Listed for
Commerce, Architecture
Significance
Local
Also known as
Thayer Conservatory
Reference
76000302
Built
1846
Style
Colonial Revival architecture
Links
The nomination form is the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service and is often the best description of the place.Nomination form and photographs ↗National Archives copy ↗Wikipedia ↗Directions ↗
Thayer, Nathaniel, Estate

Every listing here also appears on its county page for Worcester County.

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Local history books for Worcester County

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  • Worcester County's Polish community
    Barbara Proko and Janice Baniukiewicz Stickles, 2007
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Guidebooks to historic places and travel in Massachusetts

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