About this property
The Fourth Camp of Rochambeau's Army is a historic military camp site near Plains Road and Lovers Lane on the banks of the Shetucket River in Windham, Connecticut. It was here that the French Army encamped in the summer of 1781 under the command of Rochambeau on their march from Providence, Rhode Island to rendezvous with the Continental Army under General George Washington. Four divisions passed through, each one day apart. One of Rochambeau's aides described Windham at the time as "a charming market town, where, incidentally, there were many pretty women at whose homes we passed the afternoon very agreeably." Of the camp site, he wrote, "A mile away is a beautiful river (the Shetucket) with a fine wooden bridge. We camped on its banks very comfortably, though hardly militarily." The camp site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.
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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 02001680. It was listed on January 8, 2003.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Fourth Camp of Rochambeau's Army listed on the National Register?
Fourth Camp of Rochambeau's Army was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 8, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Fourth Camp of Rochambeau's Army?
Fourth Camp of Rochambeau's Army is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fourth Camp of Rochambeau's Army?
The period of significance for Fourth Camp of Rochambeau's Army is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1781.
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