David Welch House facts for kids
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David Welch House
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Location | Potash and Milton Rds., Milton, Connecticut |
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| Area | 4.7 acres (1.9 ha) |
| Built | 1756 |
| Built by | Marsh, John, Jr. |
| Architectural style | Colonial |
| Part of | Milton Center Historic District (ID86003754) |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001103 |
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| Added to NRHP | February 16, 1984 |
| Designated CP | December 23, 1986 |
The David Welch House is a very old and important house in the village of Milton, which is part of Litchfield, Connecticut. It was built in 1756 by one of the first families to settle in the area. This makes it one of the oldest buildings in the village. In 1984, it was officially recognized as a special historic place and added to the National Register of Historic Places.
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What Does the David Welch House Look Like?
The David Welch House is located at the edge of Milton village. It stands where Milton and Potash Roads meet. This house is two and a half stories tall and is made of wood. It has a pointed roof and its outside walls are covered with wooden boards called clapboards.
Special Features of the House
Many of the original wooden boards and windows are still on the house today. The house is quite wide, with eight sections or "bays." The main part of the house has five sections. Later, three more sections were added to the right side.
The back of the house has a special shape called a saltbox profile. This means the roof slopes down very far in the back. Both the main part and the added section have front doors in the middle. The main house's front door is very fancy. It has small windows on the sides and above, and decorative pillars. A large brick chimney stands in the middle of the house. Inside, you can still see many original features from the 1700s. These include wooden panels on the walls and decorative frames around the fireplaces.
Who Lived in the David Welch House?
The David Welch House was built in 1756 by John Marsh Jr. He was one of the early landowners in Litchfield. He built the house for his daughter, Irene, and her husband, David Welch.
The Welch Family's Role in History
Local stories say that Irene Welch named the village "Milton." She named it after the mills that were located near the Shepaug River. David Welch was an important person in the community. He owned and ran several iron foundries in the area. He also served in the state government, helping to make laws.
Both David Welch and his son, John, were active during the American Revolutionary War. Before the war, the three-bay addition was built onto the house. The Welch family used this part of the house to run a store. The David Welch House stayed in the Welch family until 1860.
