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National Register of Historic Places listings in Tolland County, Connecticut facts for kids

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Have you ever wondered about the oldest and most important buildings or places in your community? In Tolland County, Connecticut, there are many special spots that are officially recognized for their history! These places are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places.

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special list kept by the United States government. It helps to find and protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture. When a place is on this list, it means it's worth saving for future generations to learn from and enjoy.

In Tolland County, there are 51 different properties and areas that have made it onto this important list. These include old houses, schools, mills, and even whole neighborhoods! Each one tells a unique story about the past. You can even see where some of these places are on an online map if their exact location is shared.


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What Makes a Place Historic?

To be added to the National Register, a place must be truly special. It might be linked to important events, famous people, or have a unique design. Sometimes, it's a place where we can learn a lot about how people lived long ago, like an old factory or a farm.

Historic Districts: Whole Neighborhoods with a Story

You'll notice many places on the list are called "Historic Districts." This means it's not just one building, but a whole area or neighborhood that has many historic buildings together. These districts often show how a town grew over time, with homes, churches, and shops from different periods.

Andover Center Historic District

One example is the Andover Center Historic District in Andover. This area includes roads like Hebron Road and Boston Hill Road. It's special because it shows what a traditional New England town center looked like many years ago. It helps us imagine life in the past.

Bolton Green Historic District

Another district is the Bolton Green Historic District in Bolton. This area is centered around the town's "Green," which is a common feature in old New England towns. The Green was often the heart of the community, where people gathered and important buildings like churches and town halls were located.

Famous People and Important Events

Some historic places are famous because of the people who lived there or the big events that happened there.

Captain Nathan Hale Monument

In Coventry, you can find the Captain Nathan Hale Monument. Nathan Hale was a brave American soldier during the American Revolutionary War. He is famous for saying, "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country." This monument honors his courage and sacrifice.

Nathan Hale Homestead

Also in Coventry is the Nathan Hale Homestead. This was the actual home where Nathan Hale grew up. It's a great place to visit to see what life was like for families in Connecticut during the 1700s. It helps us connect with history in a very real way.

Rochambeau's Army March Route

Did you know that during the American Revolutionary War, a French army led by General Rochambeau marched through Connecticut? Parts of their route, like the March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road in Bolton and March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Hutchinson Road in Andover, are on the National Register. These roads are important because they show the path this army took to help America win its independence.

Old Buildings with New Uses

Many historic buildings have changed over time. They might have been built for one purpose, but now they are used for something completely different!

Brigham's Tavern

Brigham's Tavern in Coventry was once a busy inn where travelers could stop for a meal and a place to sleep. Imagine stagecoaches pulling up to its doors! Today, it still stands as a reminder of those early travel days.

Old Rockville High School and East School

In Vernon, the Old Rockville High School and East School building is now used by the Board of Education. It's cool to think that a building where students once learned their ABCs is now where important decisions about schools are made!

Florence Mill

The Florence Mill in Vernon was once a busy factory. Mills like this were very important for making goods like textiles (cloth) in the past. They were often powered by water. Even though it's not a mill anymore, it reminds us of the industrial history of the area.

Unique and Interesting Places

Not all historic places are buildings. Some are unique sites that tell a different kind of story.

Mansfield Center Cemetery

The Mansfield Center Cemetery in Mansfield is more than just a burial ground. Old cemeteries can be like outdoor museums, with old gravestones that show art and history from long ago. They can tell us about the people who lived in the town and how they lived and died.

Sharpe's Trout Hatchery Site

In Vernon, the Sharpe's Trout Hatchery Site at Valley Falls Park is on the list. A hatchery is a place where fish are raised. This site shows how people in the past worked with nature and managed resources like fish.

Mansfield Hollow Dam

The Mansfield Hollow Dam is a large structure that helps control water and create a lake. It's important for its engineering and for how it has shaped the landscape and water resources of the area. It even extends into another county!

Images for kids

  • Andover Historical Society, Andover, Connecticut

    Andover Center Historic District

  • Bolton Green Historic District

    Bolton Green Historic District

  • Brighams Tavern, Coventry CT

    Brigham's Tavern

  • TollandCT JohnCadyHouse

    John Cady House

  • Capron-Phillips House, Coventry CT

    Capron-Phillips House

  • Columbia Congregational Church, Columbia CT

    Columbia Green Historic District

  • Jared Cone House

    Jared Cone House

  • House at the corner of US Route 44 and North River Road, Coventry CT

    Coventry Glass Factory Historic District

  • WillingtonCT EldredgeMillHeadRace

    Eldredge Mills Archeological District

  • Town Green, Ellington CT

    Ellington Center Historic District

  • StorrsCT JacobsonBarn

    Farwell Barn (Jacobson Barn)

  • March route of Rochambeaus army original

    Fifth Camp of Rochambeau's Infantry

  • Florence Mill, Rockville (Vernon) CT

    Florence Mill

  • GURLEYVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT

    Gurleyville Historic District

  • Nathan Hale Homestead

    Nathan Hale Homestead

  • Old Town Hall, Hebron CT

    Hebron Center Historic District

  • Congregation Knesseth Israel

    Knesseth Israel Synagogue

  • CoventryCT LoomisPomeroyHouse

    Loomis-Pomeroy House

  • Mansfield Center Cemetery

    Mansfield Center Cemetery

  • First Church of Christ, Mansfield CT

    Mansfield Center Historic District

  • USACE Mansfield Hollow Lake

    Mansfield Hollow Dam

  • Kirbys Mill, Mansfield CT

    Mansfield Hollow Historic District

  • The Knight Hospital

    Mansfield Training School and Hospital

  • March Route of Rochambeaus Army Bailey Road

    March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road

  • CoventryCT HutchinsonRoad

    March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Hutchinson Road

  • Former Roosevelt Mill, Rockville (Vernon) CT

    Minterburn Mill

  • Rockville Board of Education, Vernon CT

    Old Rockville High School and East School

  • Oliver White Tavern

    Oliver White Tavern

  • CoventryCT ParkerHutchinsonFarm

    Parker-Hutchinson Farm

  • Augustus Post House, Hebron CT

    Augustus Post House

  • The Tower on Fox Hill, Vernon Connecticut USA

    Rockville Historic District

  • SaxonyMillAbout1895

    Saxony Mill (destroyed by fire in 1994)

  • VernonCT ValleyFallsHatcheryAreaBrook

    Sharpe's Trout Hatchery Site

  • Claudius Pease House, Somers CT

    Somers Historic District

  • Former Billings Mill, Somersville CT

    Somersville Historic District

  • Bidwell Tavern, Coventry CT

    South Coventry Historic District

  • Elias Sprague House, under renovation, Coventry CT

    Elias Sprague House

  • Altnaveigh Inn, Mansfield CT

    Spring Hill Historic District

  • Stafford Town House 1845

    Stafford Hollow Historic District

  • Strong House

    Strong House

  • VernonCT TalcottvilleWarburtonHouse

    Talcottville Historic District

  • Former Tolland County Courthouse, Tolland, Connecticut

    Tolland County Courthouse

  • HicksStearnsMuseumTollandCT gobeirne

    Tolland Green Historic District

  • UnionCT TownGreen

    Union Green Historic District

  • Wilbur Cross Library, UConn, Storrs CT

    University of Connecticut Historic District-Connecticut Agricultural School

  • VernonCT ValleyFallsDam

    Valley Falls Cotton Mill Site

  • Whites Tavern

    White's Tavern

  • ManchesterCT EleazarWilliamsHouse

    Eleazer Williams House

  • WillingtonCT Meetinghouse

    Willington Common Historic District

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