National Register of Historic Places

Church Green

Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts
Listed
December 16, 1977
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
77000168

About this property

The Church Green is a town common in Taunton, Massachusetts. It is a triangular-shaped parcel of land located at the intersection of Summer Street (Route 140) and Dean Street (Route 44). It has distinctive Veterans Memorials dedicated to both Vietnam veterans and global war on terrorism veterans. These memorials feature seven flags that are in a V shape, a fountain, a brick garden, reflection benches, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Global War on Terrorism Memorial. The green was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, as part of a district which includes the First Parish Church, the Old Colony Historical Society, Taunton City Hall, and several other historic homes and commercial buildings. The Church Green National Historic District overlaps the local Taunton Historic District, administered by the Taunton Historic District Commission.

Location

Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts
41.90121, -71.08962

Categories

ARTEDUCATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTPOLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was Church Green listed on the National Register?

Church Green was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 16, 1977.

What type of historic resource is Church Green?

Church Green is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Church Green?

The period of significance for Church Green is recorded as the listed era.

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