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Devens

Massachusetts, United States · North America

About Devens

Devens sits on the route: 10 minutes from Harvard, 50km from Skinny House.

Devens is a town located in Massachusetts, United States. With a population of 1,840, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Devens sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Devens to your route.

About Devens

The Fort Devens Historic District is a historic district roughly bounded by El Caney St., Antietam St., Sherman Ave., MacArthur Ave. and Buena Vista Street in Devens, Massachusetts, encompassing territory in both Ayer and Harvard. The district is in a portion of the former Fort Devens and includes a large number of

Read more historically and architecturally significant buildings. The buildings that are deemed of most significant historic importance are those that were built in the period 1929–39. This building phase was begun after the United States Army decided to upgrade temporary facilities dating from World War I, to provide more permanent facilities at the base. This resulted in the construction of a significant number of Georgian Revival buildings in a rough U shape around a central parade ground. These buildings included dormitory facilities for soldiers, administrative office space, and warehouse facilities. This area is also significant as the site from 1933 to 1937 of an encampment of the Civilian Conservation Corps, and for its association with Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers, without whose efforts the base might have been closed instead of being upgraded. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. Its main boundaries on the north, west, and south, are Antietam and El Caney Streets. The eastern boundary is mainly Jackson Street, although there is an extension further eastward to Auman Avenue, where there are rows of single-family housing. One of the most visually dominant elements of the district are Rogers Field, the former parade ground, and the grouping of former barracks buildings on its north side.

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Where is Devens located?

Devens is located in Massachusetts, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.5447 latitude, -71.6132 longitude.

What is the population of Devens?

Devens has a population of approximately 1,840 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,840
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Massachusetts
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.5447, -71.6132

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Worth the detour from Devens

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Museum of Fine Arts Boston

One of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with exceptional collections of Asian, Egyptian, and Impressionist art.

48 km · about 55 min drive

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Skinny House

Boston's narrowest house, four storeys tall and just 10.4 feet across at its widest, tapering to 6.2 feet inside: narrow enough to touch both walls. Wedged into Hull Street opposite Copp's Hill Burying Ground.

50 km · about 55 min drive

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