Nashville Historic District

Nashville Historic District is a neighborhood in Nashua that extends north of downtown and covers several streets around the intersection of Concord, Amherst, and Main Street. The boundaries stretch from the Nashua River and Railroad Square in the south to Mount Pleasant Street in the north.

The area gained its name in the 19th century when it briefly separated from Nashua as the independent town of Nashville over disagreements about the Town Hall location. This separation was temporary, and the area became part of Nashua once again.

The streets contain houses representing different building styles from the Federal, Late Victorian, and Italianate periods, showing how construction evolved over time. Structures like the Abbot House and Ezekial Greeley House demonstrate the craftsmanship of their eras.

The neighborhood is easy to explore on foot since the streets are connected and most buildings are visible from the roadside. The best time to visit is during daylight when you can see the architectural details clearly.

Railroad Square, once known as Union Square, was renamed in 1838 after the railroad line from Lowell, Massachusetts began operating. This shift marked a turning point for how the area connected to the wider region.

Location: Nashua

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Part of: National Register of Historic Places listings in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

GPS coordinates: 42.76890,-71.46640

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:42