About this property
The Glastonbury–Rocky Hill Ferry Historic District is a historic district in Glastonbury and Rocky Hill, Connecticut, encompassing a landscape with more than 300 years of colonial and post-colonial history. It includes the ferry landings and water traversed by the Rocky Hill – Glastonbury Ferry, one of the longest-running ferry services the nation, and the surrounding farmscapes and ferry landing village. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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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 05001046. It was listed on September 20, 2005.
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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 Glastonbury-Rock Hill Ferry Historic District listed on the National Register?
Glastonbury-Rock Hill Ferry Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Glastonbury-Rock Hill Ferry Historic District?
Glastonbury-Rock Hill Ferry Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Glastonbury-Rock Hill Ferry Historic District?
The period of significance for Glastonbury-Rock Hill Ferry Historic District is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near Glastonbury-Rock Hill Ferry Historic District?
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