About this property
Eldredge Mills Archeological District is a 2.3-acre (0.93 ha) historic district in Willington, Connecticut that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. The property is also denoted Site No. 160-15. Nehemiah Parker operated a grist mill at the location after acquiring it in 1750. Multiple mills were constructed during 1800–07.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00000938. It was listed on October 19, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Eldredge Mills Archeological District listed on the National Register?
Eldredge Mills Archeological District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Eldredge Mills Archeological District?
Eldredge Mills Archeological District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Eldredge Mills Archeological District?
The period of significance for Eldredge Mills Archeological District is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1750.
Can I research the history near Eldredge Mills Archeological District?
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