Bradford-Huntington House
National Register of Historic Places

Bradford-Huntington House

Norwichtown, New London County, Connecticut
Listed
October 5, 1970
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
70000720

About this property

The Bradford-Huntington House is a historic house at 16 Huntington Lane in the Norwichtown section of Norwich, Connecticut. The house was built in stages, beginning around 1691, and is one of the oldest to survive in the area. It was owned by American Revolutionary War officer Jabez Huntington. It is claimed that Huntington hosted George Washington here. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. It is also a contributing property in the Norwichtown Historic District (which was listed on the National Register in 1973).

Location

16 Huntington Lane
Norwichtown, New London County, Connecticut
41.55176, -72.09120

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Bradford-Huntington House listed on the National Register?

Bradford-Huntington House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Bradford-Huntington House?

Bradford-Huntington House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Bradford-Huntington House?

The period of significance for Bradford-Huntington House is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1691.

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