Historic places in Truro, Massachusetts

Truro in Barnstable County has 8 properties on the National Register of Historic Places: 3 buildings, 2 sites, 2 districts, 1 structure. The first was listed in 1975 and the most recent in 2014. The most common areas of significance here are architecture, community planning and development, social history. Open to visitors: Highland House, Truro Highlands Historic District.

Featured sites

Highland Light StationTruro, MA · Structure

Old North CemeteryTruro, MA · Site

Every National Register listing in Truro

1. Highland Light Station (also Cape Cod Light)

   Listed June 15, 1987 · Structure · State, Local significance · Access information not verified

   EngineeringTransportationArchitectureMaritime History

   The Highland Light (previously known as Cape Cod Light) is an active lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore in North Truro, Massachusetts. [Wikipedia]

   Highland Light Rd. · NPS record #87001463

2. Old North Cemetery (also Old North Burying Ground)

   Listed March 20, 2013 · Site · Local significance · Access information not verified

   Social HistoryArchitecture

   The Old North Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Truro, Massachusetts. [Wikipedia]

   US 6 & Aldrich Rd. · NPS record #13000095

3. Cobb Memorial Library

   Listed June 12, 2013 · Building · Local significance · Access information not verified

   Community Planning And DevelopmentArchitecture

   Cobb Memorial Library is a historic library building in Truro, Massachusetts. [Wikipedia]

   13 Truro Center Rd. · NPS record #13000367

4. First Congregational Parish Historic District

   Listed May 19, 2014 · District · Local significance · Access information not verified

   Community Planning And DevelopmentArchitecture

   The First Congregational Parish Historic District encompasses the oldest church building in Truro, Massachusetts and adjacent historic resources. [Wikipedia]

   3 First Parish Ln., 26 Bridge Rd. · NPS record #14000214

5. Highland House

   Listed June 5, 1975 · Building · Local significance · Open to visitors

   CommerceArchitectureSocial History

   The Highland House is a historic hotel building, now serving as a museum, located at 6 Highland Light Road within the Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro, Massachusetts. [Wikipedia]

   Off U.S. 6 on Cape Cod National Seashore · NPS record #75000157

6. Pine Grove Cemetery (also Grove Yard; South Truro Cemetery)

   Listed March 20, 2013 · Site · Local significance · Access information not verified

   Social HistoryArtCommunity Planning And Development

   The Pine Grove Cemetery is the second oldest cemetery in Truro, Massachusetts. [Wikipedia]

   Cemetery Rd. · NPS record #13000096

7. Truro Highlands Historic District (also Highland House Resort)

   Listed November 22, 2011 · District · Local significance · Open to visitors

   Entertainment/RecreationLandscape ArchitectureArchitecture

   The Truro Highlands Historic District encompasses an area of North Truro, Massachusetts, within the Cape Cod National Seashore, that has served as a recreational destination for more than 175 years. [Wikipedia]

   Highland Light Rd. · NPS record #11000823

8. Union Hall (also Truro Town Hall)

   Listed May 23, 1997 · Building · Local significance · Access information not verified

   ArchitectureCommunity Planning And Development

   Truro Town Hall, formerly Union Hall, is the town hall of Truro, Massachusetts. [Wikipedia]

   24 Town Hall Rd. · NPS record #97000470

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Being on the National Register does not mean a property is open to the public. Many are private homes; please respect owners and view from public roads.