Enfield Canal
Also known as Windsor Locks Canal
About Enfield Canal
Enfield Canal, at Along Connecticut River from Windsor Locks N to Thompsonville, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 22, 1976. It was among the first 2 of Suffield’s 12 listings. The Register lists it for its industry, commerce, engineering and transportation, at the state level. The listing covers 55 acres.
What it isCanal in the 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 · 135 MB · National Archives↗1829 to today
- 1829Built
- 1976Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 50 years
Finding Enfield Canal
Along Connecticut River from Windsor Locks N to Thompsonville, Suffield
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
7 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Enfield Canal
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Enfield Canal
Is Enfield Canal on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 22, 1976 (Register number 76001998).
Is Enfield Canal a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Oliver Ellsworth Homestead, 5 miles away.
Can you visit Enfield Canal?
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 Enfield Canal?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 135 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 132354328 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.