National Register of Historic Places

Redding Center Historic District

Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Listed
September 30, 1992
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
92001253

About this property

The Redding Center Historic District is a 55-acre (22 ha) located in Redding, Connecticut, encompassing its historic village center. It includes the town's current and former town halls, a church, a cemetery, private homes and barns. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 1, 1992. The district includes 46 buildings with a mix of architectural styles, including Colonial Revival, Greek Revival, and Italianate. They form the most historically significant collection of properties in the community. Fronting a central green is the First Church of Christ, a Congregational church built in 1837 in the Greek Revival style that was the first religious organization established in Redding, obtaining permission in 1729 from Fairfield church leaders to establish a separate parish. Also facing the green is Redding's old town hall, built in 1834 and still used today for some town functions like meetings. Redding's current town hall, police station, fire station, and the Read Cemetery, which has grave markers dating from 1786 to 1860, are also in the district.

Location

Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut
41.30333, -73.38305

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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Skirmish at Ridgefield
1777Revolutionary War
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Tryon's Connecticut Raids 1777 — Newtown
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When was Redding Center Historic District listed on the National Register?

Redding Center Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Redding Center Historic District?

Redding Center Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Redding Center Historic District?

The period of significance for Redding Center Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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