Parker Village Historic District
Why it's listed
Parker Village, also called Parkerville, is a farming neighborhood in Westford, Massachusetts, spread across about 33 acres of hay fields, woods and residential yards along Concord and Carlisle Roads. Settled in part by members of the Parker family from Chelmsford, it contains nine historic houses, two former schoolhouses, a Colonial-era burial ground, a small fieldstone bridge over Nonset Brook, a granite signpost and long fieldstone walls. The oldest building is the brick Federal-style schoolhouse of about 1787, later used as a residence. The 1880 second schoolhouse now operates as a museum where local third graders experience an early 20th-century classroom. Most farmhouses date from about 1850 to 1870 and show Victorian Eclectic styling, some with later additions or vinyl siding. Several barns have been lost to age, fire and hurricanes, and newer houses have been added since 1950. The district is notable for keeping its open agricultural landscape and historic character, and for its archaeological potential.
Significance in brief: Parker Village is described as one of Westford's best-preserved agricultural districts, retaining its hay fields, former farmhouses, stone walls and a Colonial-period burial ground. It reflects the town's farming settlement from the 17th century through the 20th century, and the form notes high potential for Native American and historic archaeological resources.
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 02001613, listed December 27, 2002. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | Concord, Carlisle, Old Lowell, Griffin Rds., Westford |
|---|---|
| County | Middlesex County |
| Listed | December 27, 2002 |
| Reference number | 02001613 |
| Resource type | District |
| Architectural style | Federal, Victorian Eclectic, Colonial Revival, Bungalow, Cape Cod |
| Areas of significance | Agriculture, Architecture, Education |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Most buildings are described as well maintained; the 1880 Schoolhouse #2 was restored as a museum in the mid 1990s and is in excellent condition. Nearly all farming has ceased, though hay baling continues. |
| Acreage | 33 |
| Coordinates | 42.54942, -71.41560 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
This is a historic district. Buildings within its boundary are either contributing (they add to the district's significance) or non-contributing. Owners of contributing income-producing buildings can claim the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit; homeowners should look at state credits. National Register districts impose no design review by themselves; a local historic district ordinance, if one exists, does (the difference explained).
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 02001613.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7138393
- This listing as JSON
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