Bennett-Shattuck House
Why it's listed
Set on a quiet, winding road in northeast Groton, this 2½-story farmhouse dates to about 1800, though the form also cites about 1812. It has a five-by-three-bay side-gabled plan, a central brick chimney, and a restrained classical entry with pilasters, transom and entablature. A two-story ell was added to the east in the late 19th or early 20th century, and wood shingles were later applied over the original clapboards. Inside, the wide pine floors, four-panel doors, winding staircase, quirked moldings and Rumford-style fireplaces survive largely intact. The house was part of a farm that existed on the site by the early 18th century. From 1876 the Shattuck family worked it as a dairy and orchard property known as Baddacook Farm, and Susie Shattuck managed it from about 1910. A stone barn foundation and silo base lie across the road on town-owned conservation land. The house was listed for its architecture and its role in the town's agricultural development.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is significant for architecture, as a largely intact Federal-style farmhouse with original interior trim, stairs, fireplaces and floors. It is also significant for community planning and development, through its long history as a Groton farm, including the Shattuck family's Baddacook Farm. Its period of significance runs from 1812 to 1955.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 06000061, listed February 22, 2006. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 653 Martins Pond Rd., Groton |
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| County | Middlesex County |
| Listed | February 22, 2006 |
| Reference number | 06000061 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1812-1955 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture, Community Planning and Development |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Described as in fair condition and undergoing restoration at the time of nomination; still used as a single dwelling. |
| Acreage | 1.8 |
| Coordinates | 42.62299, -71.53434 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 06000061.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q14715402
- This listing as JSON
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