Old Wethersfield Historic District
Also known as Watertown,Pyquag
About the district
Old Wethersfield Historic District, at Bounded by Hartford, railroad tracks, I-91, and Rocky Hill, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 29, 1970. It was among the first 4 of Wethersfield’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, military, agriculture and politics, at the national level. It describes its style as Federal, as it does for 190 other Connecticut listings. The district takes in 1,200 historic buildings. The listing covers 1,300 acres. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHuman settlement in Connecticut, United States of America. 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 · 21 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Bounded by Hartford, railroad tracks, I-91, and Rocky Hill, Wethersfield · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Old Wethersfield Historic DistrictStart here
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Silas Deane HouseBuilding · 0.1 mi on - 3
Joseph Webb HouseGeorgian · next door - 4
Buttolph-Williams HouseBuilding · 0.2 mi on
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
Memories of Old Wethersfield Historic District
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Old Wethersfield Historic District
Is Old Wethersfield Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 29, 1970 (Register number 70000719).
Is Old Wethersfield Historic District a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Silas Deane House, 0.1 miles away.
Can you visit Old Wethersfield Historic District?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Old Wethersfield Historic District?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 132354533 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.