Acton Centre Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Acton Centre Historic District, at Main St., Wood and Woodbur Lanes, Newton, Concord, and Nagog Hill Rds., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 10, 1983. It was among the first 2 of Acton’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, military, politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 661 other Massachusetts listings. The district takes in 36 historic buildings. The listing covers 33.5 acres.
What it isUnited States historic place. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 94 MB · National Archives↗Finding Acton Centre Historic District
Main St., Wood and Woodbur Lanes, Newton, Concord, and Nagog Hill Rds., Acton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
4 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Acton Centre Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Acton Centre Historic District
Is Acton Centre Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 10, 1983 (Register number 83000780).
Is Acton Centre Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wright's Tavern, 4.7 miles away.
Can you visit Acton Centre Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Acton Centre Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 94 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63795518 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.