About this property
The March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Hutchinson Road is a 2-acre (0.81 ha) historic road section in Andover, Connecticut. The section of Hutchinson Road, laid out in the early 18th century and formerly an alignment of United States Route 6, formed part of the 1781-82 march routes of Rochambeau's army which contributed to American victory in the American Revolutionary War. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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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 02000425. It was listed on May 5, 2002.
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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 Rochambeau's Army-Hutchinson Road listed on the National Register?
March Route Rochambeau's Army-Hutchinson Road was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 2002.
What type of historic resource is March Route Rochambeau's Army-Hutchinson Road?
March Route Rochambeau's Army-Hutchinson Road is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for March Route Rochambeau's Army-Hutchinson Road?
The period of significance for March Route Rochambeau's Army-Hutchinson Road is recorded as the colonial era.
Can I research the history near March Route Rochambeau's Army-Hutchinson Road?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near March Route Rochambeau's Army-Hutchinson Road will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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