Russells Mills Village Historic District
Russells Mills Village Historic District, Historic district in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
The Russells Mills Village Historic District extends along Russells Mills, Rock O'Dundee, Slades Corner, Horseneck, and Fisher Roads, featuring forty buildings from different periods.
The district originated in the 1650s and gained prominence when the Russell family established mills at Destruction Brook in the 1670s, creating an industrial center.
The district contains Dartmouth's oldest surviving building from 1670, the town's historical animal pound from 1831, and Davolls General Store from the Federal period.
Located 4.5 miles south of US Route 6, the district encompasses several interconnected roads that provide access to various historical structures and landmarks.
The village developed around water-powered mills along the Paskamanset River and Destruction Brook, including facilities for grinding grain and sawing lumber.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 41.57306,-71.00500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:58
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