The Mattapoisett Historical Commission was established in 1973 to identify, evaluate, preserve, and protect the historically significant resources of the town. The historic house plaque program serves to recognize historic structures with the placement of an historic plaque.
In honor of the nation’s 250th (Semiquincentenial) Anniversary, the Historical Commission encourages the residents of Mattapoisett to apply for an historic house plaque or to replace existing house plaques in need of updating.
A property must meet two or more qualifying criteria:
-Age: The structure must be at least 75 years old.
-Historic Event: Structures must be associated with an event that has local, regional, or national significance.
-Person: The structure must be associated with a person or persons who have made a notable contribution to history.
-Period/Style: The structure embodies distinctive characteristics of a period of architecture or style and may be associated with a noted architect or builder.
-Cultural landscape/archeology: The site of the structure has an important connection to the local history.
The plaques will display the original owner’s name and spouse, if applicable, and the date. There is space for three lines. It should be attached to the front of the house where it can be visible from the street. Plaques are informational only and do not restrict the owner from making changes to the property.
The application form is available on the Mattapoisett Historical Commission website. Once completed it should be returned to: Mattapoisett Historical Commission, 16 Main St., Mattapoisett, MA 02739.
Please see the Mattapoisett Historical Commission website under www. Mattapoisett.gov for further information.