National Historic Landmark

Old Newgate Prison

East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut
Listed
October 14, 1970
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
70000839

About this property

Old New-Gate Prison is a former prison and mine site on New-Gate Road in East Granby, Connecticut. It is now operated by the state of Connecticut as the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine Archaeological Preserve. Previously closed for restoration since 2009, it was re-opened on July 14, 2018. The site includes a colonial-era copper mine, which visitors are able to explore through a guided tour, and the remains of the state's first official prison, which was used between 1776 and 1782 to house prisoners of war from the American Revolutionary War. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972.

Location

East Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut
41.96206, -72.74539

Categories

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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

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0 mi
Phelps, Ezekiel, House
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East Granby Historic District
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1.8 mi
Granby Center Historic District
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When was Old Newgate Prison listed on the National Register?

Old Newgate Prison was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Old Newgate Prison?

Old Newgate Prison is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Old Newgate Prison a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Old Newgate Prison has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Old Newgate Prison?

The period of significance for Old Newgate Prison is recorded as the listed era.

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