Hand's Cove
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Hand's Cove
Hand's Cove was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1980. It was among the first 4 of Shoreham’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its prehistoric, historic - aboriginal, military and architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 160 acres.
What it isFarmhouse in Shoreham, Vermont. 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 · 18 MB · National Archives↗1775 to today
- 1775Built
- 1980Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 46 years
Finding Hand's Cove
Southwest of Shoreham, VT
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Hand's Cove
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Hand's Cove
Is Hand's Cove on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 22, 1980 (Register number 80000324).
Is Hand's Cove a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Ticonderoga, 2.1 miles away.
Can you visit Hand's Cove?
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 Hand's Cove?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 18 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 84284903 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.