About this property
Cobb's Tavern is a historic colonial tavern building in Sharon, Massachusetts. It is a 2+1⁄2-story wood-frame building, with brick end walls, a central chimney, and a pair of chimneys near the left wall. A single-story porch extends across the building's rightmost five bays. The original part of the house was built c.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 74000383. It was listed on August 6, 1974.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Cobb's Tavern listed on the National Register?
Cobb's Tavern was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 6, 1974.
What type of historic resource is Cobb's Tavern?
Cobb's Tavern is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Cobb's Tavern?
The period of significance for Cobb's Tavern is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Cobb's Tavern?
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