About this property
The Groton Inn is an inn at 128 Main Street in Groton, Massachusetts. Until 2011, it was an inn consisting of three historic structures, and was believed to be the oldest operating inn in the nation. The oldest structure was complete in 1678, making the inn the oldest in the United States.
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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 76000241. It was listed on August 2, 1976.
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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 Groton Inn listed on the National Register?
Groton Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 1976.
What type of historic resource is Groton Inn?
Groton Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Groton Inn?
The period of significance for Groton Inn is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Groton Inn?
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