About this property
Quaker Hill is a village or neighborhood in the town of Waterford, in the southeastern part of Connecticut, United States. It is located in the northeastern corner of the town, on the west bank of the Thames River (around Smith Cove) north of New London, and centered on the intersection of the Old Norwich Road and the Old Colchester Road. The village center is included in the Quaker Hill Historic District, a historic district that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic district is the area around Old Norwich Road, extending as far south as the village of Thames View and as far north as Route 32. Quaker Hill is the place name used for ZIP code 06375, which extends beyond Quaker Hill to encompass the entire northeastern portion of the town of Waterford, including Bartlett, Best View, Cohanzie, Harrisons and Thames View.
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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 02000337. It was listed on April 10, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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When was Quaker Hill Historic District listed on the National Register?
Quaker Hill Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Quaker Hill Historic District?
Quaker Hill Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Quaker Hill Historic District?
The period of significance for Quaker Hill Historic District is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Quaker Hill Historic District?
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