National Register of Historic Places

Mill Cove Historic District

Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Listed
April 18, 1991
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91000392

About this property

The Mill Cove Historic District is a 9-acre (3.6 ha) historic district in Westport, Connecticut, United States. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. It consists of a small group of cottages, 15 of which are contributing buildings, and other cottages and outbuildings. These well-preserved collection of Colonial Revival and Bungalow-style cottages were built between 1908 and 1940 on a barrier beach facing Long Island Sound, and are only accessible on foot. They are generally small in size and set on open lots, although some, like the house at 52 Compo Mill Cove, have a high hedge for privacy.

Location

Westport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
41.11333, -73.34183

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Compo-Owenoke Historic District
Listed
0.8 mi
Saugatuck River Railroad Bridge
Industrial
1.4 mi
Saugatuck River Bridge
Industrial
1.6 mi
Allen House, The
Industrial
1.8 mi
Green Farms School
Industrial
1.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Ridgefield — Compo Hill Landing
1777Revolutionary War
2.7 mi
Burning of Norwalk (1779)
1779Revolutionary War
3.5 mi
Raid on Fairfield (1779)
1779Revolutionary War
4.5 mi

Questions about this property

When was Mill Cove Historic District listed on the National Register?

Mill Cove Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 18, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Mill Cove Historic District?

Mill Cove Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Mill Cove Historic District?

The period of significance for Mill Cove Historic District is recorded as the industrial era.

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