Ashlawn
Also known as Joshua Perkins House
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Ashlawn
Ashlawn, at 1 Potash Hill Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 4, 1979: the first place in Sprague to be listed. Only 299 of Connecticut’s 1,629 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 26 acres.
What it isBuilding 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 · 24 MB · National Archives↗1790 to today
- 1790Built
- 1979Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 47 years
Finding Ashlawn
1 Potash Hill Rd., Sprague
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 Ashlawn
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ashlawn
Is Ashlawn on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 4, 1979 (Register number 79002649).
Is Ashlawn a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Samuel Huntington Birthplace, 5.3 miles away.
Can you visit Ashlawn?
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 Ashlawn?
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 132355661 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.