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Historic Site

Prudence Wright Chapter House

Prudence Wright Chapter House - Quick Facts
HSP Category Building
Period August 1831
Architect Lemuel Parker, gentleman
Builder Eli Boynton, carpenter
Construction Stone foundation
No. Stories 1
Notable Features 9/9 sash and granite lintels
Original Use Original District No. 1 schoolhouse, fire engine house
Present Use The Prudence Wright Chapter meeting house and museum

Historical Significance

The Prudence Wright Chapter House was the District No. 1 Schoolhouse. It was built in 1831 and one of the first schools in Pepperell, MA. The NSDAR has occupied it since 1898 and leased it since March 21, 1901.

The Prudence Wright Chapter House abuts the Walton Cemetery where Col. William Prescott and Patriot Prudence Wright are buried, just a few steps away.

The building is used for all Prudence Wright Chapter monthly meetings, events, programs and activities.  Scouts come annually.

Style: Red brick schoolhouse

Historical Designation: National Historic District

Funding: The Prudence Wright Chapter maintains the building.  For building code compliance issues, the town of Pepperell will pay for a repair.

 

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