Chaplin Historic District
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Chaplin Historic District, at Chaplin St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 11, 1978. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Late Georgian, as it does for 1 other Connecticut listings. The district takes in 34 historic buildings. The listing covers 40 acres.
What it isHistoric district in Connecticut, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 28 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
Chaplin St., Chaplin · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Chaplin Historic DistrictStart here
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Witter HouseBuilding · next door
Memories of Chaplin Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Chaplin Historic District
Is Chaplin Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 11, 1978 (Register number 78002856).
Is Chaplin Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Samuel Huntington Birthplace, 7 miles away.
Can you visit Chaplin Historic District?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Chaplin Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 28 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132356097 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.