Historical
Plaque
Program
2016
In 2017 the Town of Mendon MA. will
celebrate its 350
th
Anniversary. The second
oldest town in Worcester County, Mendon
retains glimpses of its agrarian roots in the
remaining sweeping fields, pastures and old
stonewalls that are an integral part of our
historic landscape. Mendon’s Old New
England Village Center and the historic
architecture reflect the history of this
farming community and the people who
lived here.
The goal of the Mendon Historical
Commission is to help identify those
buildings, homes, and land within Mendon,
which are significant in their age,
architectural design and antiquity to the
community. This program establishes a
historical signage program to acknowledge
those sites that are significant based upon
their architecture, historical land use, and /
or contribution to the region.
Through the generosity of the Mendon
Historical Society these plaques are being
offered to homeowners who qualify for a
discounted price of $25.00 each. Quantities
are limited so we recommend homeowners
sign up early.
We encourage eligible homeowners and
community members to apply for the
Historic Plaque Program as it promotes
awareness of the Town’s historical assets
and demonstrates their place in relation to
each other and in the formation of our
community.
The Mendon Historical Commission and
the Mendon Historical Society are
committed to supporting preservation
efforts, education and advocacy for
residents and our community.
The properties to be considered for
presentation must meet the following
criteria:
1. The property must be on record as
being dated (built) a minimum of 75
years ago.
2. Properties with historical,
architectural design, and contextual
significance to the community are
eligible.
3. Discounted Plaques ($25.00 each) are
limited so we encourage homeowners
to apply early.
Applications should include the
following:
• Home / Property Owners Name,
Address, Day and Evening Phone and
where applicable email address.
• A short paragraph outlining the
history of the property if known to the
homeowner with names, dates, stories
etc.
• In some cases the Mendon Historical
Commission, Mendon Historical
Society and Preservation Mendon
may be able to assist with research.
Contact us at
historical@mendonma.gov.
• Older and current photographs of the
property including architectural
details and dates where possible.
Interior photographs are optional.
• Signature of the applicant and date.
• Completed applications should be
returned to the Mendon Historical
Commission 20 Main St. Mendon,
Ma. 01756.
Presented by the
Mendon Historical
Commission and The
Mendon Historical Society
20 Main Street
Mendon, Ma.
01756
historical@mendonma.gov
