Wells-Thorn House
Added to the National Register in 1966, and a National Historic Landmark.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | W of US 5, bounded by Mill Village Rd., "The Street", Broughton's Pond Rd., and Pogues Hole Rd., Deerfield, MA |
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | Oct 15, 1966 |
| Listed for | Exploration and settlement |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 66000774 |
| Type of place | historic district, village in the United States |
| Contributing resources | 30 buildings |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | W of US 5, bounded by Mill Village Rd., "The Street", Broughton's Pond Rd., and Pogues Hole Rd., Deerfield, MA |
| Coordinates | 42.5435° N, 72.6045° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | New England National Scenic Trail · 18 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Indian Hollow 19 miles · Tully Lake Recreation Area (Ma) 21 miles · Surry Mountain Lake Beach 35 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 4 records ↗
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Wells-Thorn House listed on the National Register?
Oct 15, 1966. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Where is Wells-Thorn House?
W of US 5, bounded by Mill Village Rd., "The Street", Broughton's Pond Rd., and Pogues Hole Rd., Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts. The nearest national park unit is New England National Scenic Trail, 18 miles away.
What does the Wells-Thorn House listing include?
The listing counts 30 contributing resources. Those are 30 buildings. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Wells-Thorn House?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Wells-Thorn House?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Wells-Thorn House?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Indian Hollow, 19 miles away. Tully Lake Recreation Area (Ma) is 21 miles away, and Surry Mountain Lake Beach is 35 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Wells-Thorn House?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 66000774. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.