About this property
March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Reservoir Road is a historic site in Newtown, Connecticut. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. It is along the march route taken by French Army troops under General Rochambeau in 1781. The listed site is less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) in area and consists of a section of Reservoir Road running between stone walls which is believed to be the roadway taken by Rochambeau's army. It is an undeveloped property.
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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 02001679. 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: Reservoir Road listed on the National Register?
March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Reservoir 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: Reservoir Road?
March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Reservoir 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: Reservoir Road?
The period of significance for March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Reservoir Road is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1781.
Can I research the history near March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Reservoir Road?
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