Christian Street Rural Historic District facts for kids
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Christian Street Rural Historic District
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | Christian St., Hemlock Ridge Dr., and Jericho St., Hartford, Vermont |
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| Area | 198 acres (80 ha) |
| Architectural style | Federal, Greek Revival, et al. |
| NRHP reference No. | 03001248 |
| Added to NRHP | December 5, 2003 |
The Christian Street Rural Historic District is a special area in Hartford, Vermont. It's like a living museum! This district protects old houses and farms from the 1700s and 1800s. It's located around Christian Street (which is also United States Route 5) and Jericho Street. Some farms here have been owned by the same families for over 200 years! This historic district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
What is the Christian Street Historic District?
This district covers about 198 acres. It includes old homes and farms that show how people lived long ago. It's a great example of an early settlement village. The district is centered where Christian Street (US 5) meets Jericho Street. It stretches from a cemetery in the south to Hemlock Ridge Drive in the north.
A Look Back: How the Area Began
The town of Hartford was officially started in 1761. People began settling there in 1763, near White River Junction. Soon after, families like the Hazens moved to the area along the Connecticut River. They arrived around 1770.
Farmers built their homes along the main road, which was then a stagecoach route. Today, this road is Christian Street, also known as US 5. The cemetery at the district's southern end was started around 1778.
What You Can See There Today
The district has ten main houses built between about 1775 and 1900. Most of these homes are on Christian Street. One house is located on Jericho Street. You can also see the old farmlands that stretch from Christian Street down to the river.
There are two historic barns in the district. One of them is very rare because it was built in the 1700s! Most of the houses are medium-sized, either 1-1/2 or 2-1/2 stories tall. They are mostly made of wood and covered with wooden clapboards. There is also one house made of brick.
