Jones Tavern, historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Jones Tavern is an early 1700s building in Acton, Massachusetts, originally built as a home for Samuel Jones Jr. The structure features simple, sturdy construction with wooden floors, wooden beams, and traditional architecture typical of that period.
The building was constructed in 1732 and developed into a shop around 1750, believed to be the first store in Acton and operating as the town's longest-running business. In the late 1800s, it was incorporated into a dairy operation and served as worker housing until around 1900.
Jones Tavern took its name from the original owner Samuel Jones Jr. and served as a gathering place for townspeople. The building reflects how such places functioned as social centers where residents met to buy goods, trade news, and connect with one another.
The building is located at 128 Main Street in Acton and is typically open to visitors on the fourth Sunday of each month from May through October. The site is easy to find and accessible on foot.
The building nearly faced demolition in the 1960s, but local residents formed the Iron Work Farm group to save it and it now remains on the National Register of Historic Places. This rescue effort demonstrates how the community preserved its history.
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