Lake Compounce Carousel
About Lake Compounce Carousel
Lake Compounce Carousel was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 12, 1978. It was among the first 3 of Southington’s 39 listings. The Register lists it for its recreation and architecture, at the national level.
What it isCarousel in Southington, 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗1890 to today
- 1890Built
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Finding Lake Compounce Carousel
West of Southington on Lake Ave., in Southington, CT
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Lake Compounce Carousel
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Lake Compounce Carousel
Is Lake Compounce Carousel on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 12, 1978 (Register number 78002865).
Is Lake Compounce Carousel a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Charles H. Norton House, 2.4 miles away.
Can you visit Lake Compounce Carousel?
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 Lake Compounce Carousel?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 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 132354471 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.