East Weatogue Historic District facts for kids
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East Weatogue Historic District
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Folly Farm in Simsbury
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 Location in Connecticut
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| Location | Roughly, properties on East Weatogue St. from just N of Riverside Dr. to Hartford Rd., and Folly Farm property to S, Simsbury, Connecticut |
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| Area | 490 acres (200 ha) |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Greek Revival, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 90001107 |
| Added to NRHP | July 19, 1990 |
The East Weatogue Historic District is a special area in Simsbury, Connecticut. It covers about 490-acre (200 ha) of land. This district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
It's like a time capsule, showing how a farming village looked long ago. Many of its buildings are very old, some dating back to 1730! Most homes here are in styles like Colonial, Federal, or Greek Revival. These styles were popular when America was just starting out.
Exploring East Weatogue's History
The town of Simsbury was founded a long time ago, in the 1600s. Sadly, a conflict in 1676 destroyed many of its first buildings. But Simsbury was rebuilt in the early 1700s.
East Weatogue is one of the oldest parts of Simsbury. It sits between the Farmington River and a small mountain range. Even today, you can see three houses from a map made around 1730! This area has always been mostly farmland. Farmers built their homes close together in a village. They worked on nearby fields. This is why the village looks the way it does today.
What Makes East Weatogue Special?
The heart of the historic district is where East Weatogue Street meets Hartford Road. Homes line these roads, and some have grown into large farm areas. Most of the main buildings are wooden houses. They are usually one to two-and-a-half stories tall.
Many homes show the Georgian style, which was popular during the colonial period. You can also find homes in the Federal and Greek Revival styles. Only a few buildings are from later times, like the Victorian era or the 20th century. This mix of old styles helps us understand the past.
