Plymouth Village Historic District

Plymouth Village Historic District is a historic area extending from North Street to Town Brook, encompassing buildings along Water Street, Court Street, and Main Street. The district contains a mix of residential, commercial, and public structures spanning several centuries that show how an early colonial settlement developed.

The area was established in the 1630s, and several of its oldest buildings including the Richard Sparrow House from 1640 and Harlow Old Fort House from 1677 date to the early colonial period. These structures show how early settlers built their homes and how the community grew in its first decades.

The buildings display architectural styles from Georgian to Greek Revival periods, reflecting how New England design changed over time. Walking through the streets, visitors can see these differences in the details of windows, doors, and building facades.

Visitors can enter the district through Water Street and walk through the streets to see the various buildings up close. Information signs are located at several points throughout the area and provide context for the buildings you encounter.

Leyden Street in the district preserves its original 17th-century layout and is one of the earliest streets laid out in colonial New England. The street demonstrates how early residents organized and planned their settlement.

Location: Plymouth

GPS coordinates: 41.95722,-70.66361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:25