John Wilson House
Listed as “Wilson, John, House”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About John Wilson House
John Wilson House, at 11 Ashland St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 23, 1985: the first place in Griswold to be listed. Only 656 of Connecticut’s 1,629 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement and architecture, at the local level.
What it isListed on the NRHP in Connecticut. 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 · 124 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
11 Ashland St., Griswold · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1John Wilson HouseStart here
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Slater Library and Fanning AnnexLate Victorian · 0.3 mi on
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of John Wilson House
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Questions about John Wilson House
Is John Wilson House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 23, 1985 (Register number 85001827).
Is John Wilson House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Prudence Crandall House, 6.4 miles away.
Can you visit John Wilson House?
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 John Wilson House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 124 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 132355964 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.