Barn House
Also known as Skiff-Mayhew-Vincent House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Barn House, at 451 South Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 15, 2011. The Register lists it for its agriculture, architecture and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 160 other Massachusetts listings. The district takes in 10 historic buildings. The listing covers 42.8 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Chilmark, Massachusetts, United States. 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 · 116 MB · National Archives↗Finding Barn House
451 South Rd., Chilmark
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Colonial style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial.
Memories of Barn House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Barn House
Is Barn House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 15, 2011 (Register number 11000920).
Is Barn House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Wesleyan Grove, 11.8 miles away.
Can you visit Barn House?
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 Barn House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 116 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 63794586 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.