West Sutton Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
West Sutton Historic District, at Central Tpk., Douglas, Town Farm, West Sutton Rds., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 8, 2001. It was among the first 4 of Sutton’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, agriculture, town planning and industry, at the local level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 661 other Massachusetts listings. The district takes in 34 historic buildings. The listing covers 460 acres.
What it isHistoric district in 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 · 194 MB · National Archives↗Finding West Sutton Historic District
Central Tpk., Douglas, Town Farm, West Sutton Rds., Sutton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing 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 West Sutton Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about West Sutton Historic District
Is West Sutton Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 8, 2001 (Register number 01000871).
Is West Sutton Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Goddard Rocket Launching Site, 7 miles away.
Can you visit West Sutton 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 West Sutton Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 194 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 63797117 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.