About this property
Sachem Rock Farm is a historic farm at 355 Plymouth Street in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States. The farm location is important for a variety of reasons. Its earliest historical association is with the Wampanoag people, who are known to have used the area, particularly around Sachem Rock, a granite outcrop they called Wonnocoote (Wonnocooto) that is the property's high point, prior to European contact. Sachem Rock itself is historically significant as the site of a meeting in 1649 between English settlers from the Plymouth Colony, including Myles Standish, with the Wampanoag sachem Massasoit. In this meeting the colonists purchased rights to a large tract of land, including East and West Bridgewater, Bridgewater, and Brockton.
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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 06001129. It was listed on December 11, 2006.
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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 Sachem Rock Farm listed on the National Register?
Sachem Rock Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 11, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Sachem Rock Farm?
Sachem Rock Farm is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Sachem Rock Farm?
The period of significance for Sachem Rock Farm is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1649.
Can I research the history near Sachem Rock Farm?
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