Brook Farm
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Brook Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 22, 1993. It was among the first 4 of Cavendish’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its agriculture and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 122 other Vermont listings. The district takes in 10 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Agricultural Resources of Vermont MPS. The listing covers 23 acres.
What it isBuilding in Cavendish, Vermont, 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 · 60 MB · National Archives↗1894 to today
- 1894Built
- 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 33 years
Finding Brook Farm
Twenty Mile Stream Rd. northwest of Cavendish, VT
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Brook Farm
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Brook Farm
Is Brook Farm on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 22, 1993 (Register number 93000676).
Is Brook Farm a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Calvin Coolidge Homestead District, 7.5 miles away.
Can you visit Brook Farm?
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 Brook Farm?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 60 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 84284804 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.