Harvard Shaker Village Historic District
Harvard Shaker Village Historic District, Historic Shaker community in Harvard, Massachusetts.
Four distinct residential complexes, including Church, North, South, and East families, form this historic district on Shaker Road, featuring traditional Shaker architecture.
Established in 1769 with the construction of Square House, this settlement became the second Shaker community in the United States and the first in Massachusetts.
The community developed specific architectural designs with separate entrances for men and women, reflecting their beliefs in gender separation and communal living practices.
The district contains numerous preserved structures, including the 1791 Meetinghouse and the 1840s New Office building, which now operates as private residences.
The burial ground within the South Family complex contains over 300 grave markers of Shaker community members, dating back to the first interment in 1792.
Location: Harvard
GPS coordinates: 42.53250,-71.55917
Latest update: March 5, 2025 15:54
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