Hadlyme North Historic District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids |
|
|
Hadlyme North Historic District
|
|
Hadlyme Congregational Church
|
|
 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
|
|
| Location | Roughly bounded by CT 82, Town St., Banning Rd., and Old Town St., East Haddam, Connecticut |
|---|---|
| Area | 81 acres (33 ha) |
| Architectural style | Colonial; Mid 19th Century Revival; Postmedieval English |
| NRHP reference No. | 88002686 |
| Added to NRHP | December 8, 1988 |
The Hadlyme North Historic District is a special area in East Haddam, Connecticut. It covers about 81 acres (33 hectares). This district is the old heart of the village of Hadlyme. Hadlyme is unique because it sits right on the border between East Haddam and Lyme. The main parts of the district are two roads: Town Street (also known as Route 82) and Old Town Street. This village started around a church group in 1743. It grew as small businesses developed near the local streams and rivers. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, which means it's recognized as an important historical place.
Contents
History of Hadlyme Village
The name Hadlyme comes from combining the names of two towns. These are Haddam and Lyme. East Haddam became its own town, separate from Haddam, in 1734.
Early Settlements and Churches
A few years later, three churches were started in East Haddam. One of these was the Hadlyme Ecclesiastical Society. This church group began in 1742. Its members met in buildings in the village center. They continued to meet there until 1890. This church was a very important part of village life.
Village Industries and Growth
There wasn't much industry in the village center itself. This was because Hungerford Brook, a small stream, didn't provide a lot of power. This brook runs between Town Street and Old Town Street. You can still find traces of an old tannery here. A tannery is a place where animal hides are turned into leather. There's also a pond from an old mill, but we don't know much about what that mill did.
Buildings and Architecture
The Hadlyme North Historic District has many interesting buildings. There are 39 buildings that add to its historical importance. There are also 12 newer buildings that are not considered historic.
Historic Homes and Styles
The district includes 16 houses. These homes show different building styles. Some are from the Georgian style, built around 1750. Others are from the early 1900s, in the Colonial Revival style. Most of these houses are well-kept. They show how people lived long ago.
Churches and the Cemetery
Three church buildings stand in the district. Only the Hadlyme Congregational Church is still used today. This church building was built in 1840. It is designed in the Greek Revival style. The village cemetery is also here. It was started in 1750 and is just north of the church.
Hadlyme's Location and Connections
The larger Hadlyme area is located next to the Connecticut River on its western side.
The Chester-Hadlyme Ferry
A special ferry still crosses the river here. It goes from Hadlyme to Chester. This ferry is part of Route 148. In the late 1800s, this ferry and its dock were very important. They were used to receive goods shipped along the river. Many of these shipments were for Gillette Castle.
Hadlyme Four Corners
The spot where Route 82 and Route 148 meet is called Hadlyme "Four Corners". This is a busy part of the district. The local post office is located here (ZIP code 06371). You can also find a country store and an old carriage factory that is now an antique shop.
Notable People from Hadlyme
Some interesting people have lived in Hadlyme, including:
