About this property
March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Plainfield Pike is a 3.6 mile-long road segment in Plainfield and Sterling, Connecticut which forms a portion of the historic march route of Comte de Rochambeau's army in June 1781 on its way to Yorktown, Virginia, and again of the returning army in November 1782. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2003. It is a linear historic district consisting of a portion of Connecticut Route 14A, locally known as Plainfield Pike, which is level in the eastern part but generally hilly with curves. Along the route is open land of pasture and cornfields, wooded areas, and streams, including Ekonk Brook. It is bordered on both sides by stone walls about 50 feet apart for most of the way.
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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 03000312. It was listed on June 5, 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 March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Plainfield Pike listed on the National Register?
March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Plainfield Pike was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 2003.
What type of historic resource is March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Plainfield Pike?
March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Plainfield Pike 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: Plainfield Pike?
The period of significance for March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Plainfield Pike is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1781.
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