Raynham
Also known as Kneeland Townsend House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Raynham
Raynham, at 709 Townsend Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 11, 1980. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 15 acres.
What it isHistoric house 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 · 505 MB · National Archives↗Finding Raynham
709 Townsend Ave., New Haven
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
14 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Raynham
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Raynham
Is Raynham on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 11, 1980 (Register number 80004062).
Is Raynham a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is New Haven Green Historic District, 2.7 miles away.
Can you visit Raynham?
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 Raynham?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 505 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 132355506 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.