About this property
The First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground (also known as Center Church: First Church of Christ in Hartford or First Church in Hartford ) is a historic church and cemetery at 60 Gold Street in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. It is the oldest church congregation in Hartford, founded in 1636 by Thomas Hooker. The present building, the congregation's fourth, was built in 1807, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The adjacent cemetery, formally set apart in 1640, was the city's sole cemetery until 1803.
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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 72001324. It was listed on December 5, 1972.
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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 First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground listed on the National Register?
First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 5, 1972.
What type of historic resource is First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground?
First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground?
The period of significance for First Church of Christ and the Ancient Burying Ground is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1636.
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