Wharton Plantation, Groton

Wharton Plantation, Groton

Groton, Massachusetts 01450

Wharton Plantation map

About this Location

Wharton Plantation is a historic property located in Groton. It was built in 1776 by Samuel Wharton, a prominent merchant and patriot who supported the American Revolution. The plantation covers 120 acres of land and includes a Georgian-style mansion, a barn, a carriage house, and several outbuildings. The mansion features 12 rooms, 6 fireplaces, and original woodwork and furnishings. The plantation is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public for tours and events.

In 1968 William P. Wharton gave land, since called Wharton Plantation, to the New England Forestry Foundation, which he had helped form back in 1944. The year 2018 marked the Foundation’s 50th anniversary of managing this woodland to keep the forest thriving while allowing for the marketing of sawlogs, cords of wood, and wood chips and also providing a system of trails for the public to enjoy.

Notable Trails

The AllTrails website has a description and map of a hike at Wharton Plantation.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from William P. Wharton Groton’s Conservationist

Last updated January 9, 2024