About this property
The March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road is a section of abandoned roadway that is a historic site in Bolton, Connecticut. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. The roadway is one of the most intact sections in Connecticut of the march route taken by French troops under the command of the Count de Rochambeau in 1781.
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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 02001677. 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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Questions about this property
When was March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road listed on the National Register?
March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 8, 2003.
What type of historic resource is March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road?
March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road?
The period of significance for March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Bailey Road?
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