About this property
The Wickaboag Valley Historic District is a predominantly rural historic district in West Brookfield, Massachusetts. It is roughly bounded by Wickaboag Pond, Mill Stone Rd., Madden Rd., and the border with New Braintree. The central feature of the district is two branches of Sucker Brook, which empties into Wickaboag Pond, and the rural views of the valley through which these streams move. Except for a cluster of houses near Wickaboag Valley, Shea, Ragged Hill, and Mill Stone Roads, buildings are sparsely arranged on the roads that pass through the district. There are fourteen houses of historic interest, the oldest of which date to the 1790s.
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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 00001201. It was listed on October 26, 2000.
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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 Wickaboag Valley Historic District listed on the National Register?
Wickaboag Valley Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 26, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Wickaboag Valley Historic District?
Wickaboag Valley Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Wickaboag Valley Historic District?
The period of significance for Wickaboag Valley Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Wickaboag Valley Historic District?
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