Old King's Highway Historic District
Old King's Highway Historic District, Historic district in Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.
The Old King's Highway Historic District contains over 500 buildings along a principal east-west road, now known as Massachusetts Route 6A.
Massachusetts colonists gathered at the district's 1763 courthouse on September 27, 1774, to protest British policies, leading to the end of Royal control.
The district features architectural elements from Federal and Greek Revival periods, representing the construction methods of early American settlements.
The Historic District Committee reviews all modifications to structures, including paint changes, solar panels, additions, and fences through regular meetings.
The Old Jail, constructed around 1690, stands as the earliest wooden jail structure remaining in the United States.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 41.70667,-70.33889
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:33
Cape Cod Central Railroad
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Old Jail
3.4 km
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3.2 km
Barnstable County Courthouse
2.9 km
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Sturgis Library
2.7 km
Sandy Neck Cultural Resources District
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United States Customshouse
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William and Jane Phinney House
4.9 km
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Matthias Smith House
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5.3 km
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1.9 km
Capt. Joseph Hinckley House
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Nathaniel Baker House
3.3 km
John Richardson House
5.4 km
Joseph Jenkins House
3.2 km
John Jenkins Homestead
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