Old Deerfield Center Historic District

The Old Deerfield Center Historic District is an area in the New Hampshire town of Deerfield; it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.[2][3]

Old Deerfield Center Historic District
Cemetery on Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
Old Deerfield Center Historic District is located in New Hampshire
Old Deerfield Center Historic District
Old Deerfield Center Historic District is located in the United States
Old Deerfield Center Historic District
Location51, 58, 68, 70 Church St.; 23 Lang Rd.; 49, 51, 53 Meetinghouse Hill Rd.; 8, 20, 24, Mt. Delight Rd.; Cemetery, north side of Meetinghouse Hill Rd., Deerfield, New Hampshire
Coordinates43°8′42″N 71°15′14″W / 43.14500°N 71.25389°W / 43.14500; -71.25389
Area220 acres (89 ha)
Built1770 and later
Architectural styleGeorgian Colonial, Greek Revival, et al.
NRHP reference No.100005162[1]
Added to NRHPApril 6, 2020

Description and history

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Old Deerfield Center was originally part of adjacent Nottingham,[2] which was incorporated in 1722. Properties within the district include several Georgian Colonial homes and four Greek Revival homes.[2] Also included is the Old Center Cemetery, where Major John Simpson of the American Revolutionary War is buried.[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Weekly List 20200424". nps.gov. National Park Service. April 24, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Former village center named to National Register of Historic Places". NH.gov (Press release). New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. April 29, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  3. ^ "Former village center named to national historic register". apnews.com. AP. April 29, 2020. Retrieved December 8, 2020.

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