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Jones Tavern
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Jones Tavern
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| Location: | Acton, Massachusetts |
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| Built: | 1732 |
| Architect: | Unknown |
| Architectural style: | Other, Federal |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: |
86001333 [1] |
| Added to NRHP: | June 13, 1986 |
Jones Tavern is a historic tavern at 128 Main Street in Acton, Massachusetts. The building was purchased in 1964 by 'Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc.', a Massachusetts non-profit corporation with a charter "to acquire and preserve the tangible landmarks of the area historically known as Iron Work Farm", and now part of Acton. Jones Tavern is now being preserved as a historic landmark under the stewardship of Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc.
The main part of the Tavern was built in 1732 as a home for Samuel Jones, Jr. and his family. By 1750, the home had been expanded to become a tavern and general store. It is believed to be the first store in Acton and holds the distinction of being the town of Acton’s longest established business. In 1845, the tavern was merged into James Tuttle’s store and operated under various names until 1950.
The Faulkner House and Jones Tavern are two historic properties in South Acton that are owned by Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc., a non-profit, historical Massachusetts corporation with a charter to study the documents and preserve the tangible landmarks connected with the village of [South] Acton. The tavern is open on the last Sunday of each month, from May through October.
Exchange Hall is another historic property in South Acton that is in close proximity to both Jones Tavern and the Faulkner House.
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