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Rock Ledge
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National Register of Historic Places

Rock Ledge

On the National Register since 197749 years
GothicListed 1977Norwalk

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Rock Ledge

Rock Ledge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 2, 1977. It was among the first 2 of Norwalk’s 27 listings. The Register lists it for its industry and architecture, at the national level. It describes its style as Gothic, as it does for 31 other Connecticut listings. The listing covers 21 acres.

What it isHistoric estate. 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 · 25 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1911 to today

  1. 1911Built
  2. 1977Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 49 years
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Finding Rock Ledge

South of Norwalk at 33, 40-42 Highland Ave., in Norwalk, CT

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

9 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

More like it

Gothic style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic.

Memories of Rock Ledge

The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.

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Questions about Rock Ledge

Is Rock Ledge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 2, 1977 (Register number 77001394).

Is Rock Ledge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lockwood-Mathews Mansion, 3.1 miles away.

Can you visit Rock Ledge?

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 Rock Ledge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 25 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 132354046 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.