Ross Farm in Northampton, MA is a historic farmhouse with a rich past, serving as the site of a utopian community from 1841 to 1845 and playing a role in the Underground Railroad. Built in 1825, the farmhouse retains many original features and stands on a reduced 2.25-acre parcel.
Under the ownership of the Ross family, the property saw the addition of outbuildings like a hay barn and a tobacco drying barn, contributing to its historical significance. Operated on principles of equality, the farm was a major meeting point on the Underground Railroad, welcoming abolitionists and African Americans like Sojourner Truth.
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