Marlborough Tavern
Also known as Col. Elisha Buell House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Marlborough Tavern
Marlborough Tavern, at Off CT 66, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 6, 1978: the first place in Marlborough to be listed. Only 265 of Connecticut’s 1,629 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce, politics and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Colonial, as it does for 157 other Connecticut listings. The listing covers 5 acres.
What it isBuilding in Marlborough, United States of America. 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 · 253 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Off CT 66, Marlborough · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Marlborough TavernStart here
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Marlborough Congregational ChurchGreek Revival · 0.3 mi on
Colonial style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial.
Memories of Marlborough Tavern
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Marlborough Tavern
Is Marlborough Tavern on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 6, 1978 (Register number 78002866).
Is Marlborough Tavern a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Kimberly Mansion, 8.6 miles away.
Can you visit Marlborough Tavern?
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 Marlborough Tavern?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 253 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 132354496 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.