Parson's Bend
Also known as Nelson Farm
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Parson's Bend
Parson's Bend, at 100 Nelson Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 21, 2005. It was among the first 5 of Alna’s 7 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Early Republic, as it does for 22 other Maine listings. The listing covers 39 acres.
What it isHistoric farm property on Nelson Street in Alna, Maine. 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 · 107 MB · National Archives↗1800 to today
- 1800Built
- 2005Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 21 years
Finding Parson's Bend
100 Nelson Rd., Alna
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Early Republic style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Early Republic.
Memories of Parson's Bend
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Parson's Bend
Is Parson's Bend on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 21, 2005 (Register number 05001439).
Is Parson's Bend a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Perkins Homestead, 6.9 miles away.
Can you visit Parson's Bend?
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 Parson's Bend?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 107 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 88686674 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.