Tyringham Shaker Settlement Historic District

The Tyringham Shaker Settlement Historic District stretches along Jerusalem Road, featuring multiple family complexes spaced at half-mile intervals with the Church Family complex at its center.

Founded in 1792 as Massachusetts fourth Shaker settlement, the community expanded to over 2,000 acres before experiencing a decline that led to its closure in 1874.

The settlement buildings demonstrate the Shaker principles through their architectural elements, including post and beam construction, gable roofs, and stone foundations.

The settlement utilized water power from nearby springs through dams, operating machinery such as lathes, planers, saws, and cider presses in the Red House.

The Great Barn, constructed in the 1790s, stands as one of the remaining structures in the Church Family complex, representing traditional Shaker construction methods.

Location: Massachusetts

GPS coordinates: 42.24611,-73.22500

Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:48