National Register of Historic Places

Umpawaug District School

Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Listed
December 1, 1988
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
88002695

About this property

The Umpawaug District School is a one-room schoolhouse located near the junction of Umpawaug Road and Marchant in Redding, Connecticut, United States. The school was built in 1790 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1988. It is the only surviving district schoolhouse in the town. The building was used as a schoolhouse until 1931. Once a year the Redding Historical Society will open the schoolhouse to the public. It is still owned by the town, but is managed by the Redding Historical Society as a museum.

Location

Redding, Fairfield County, Connecticut
41.31579, -73.42912

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Umpawaug District School listed on the National Register?

Umpawaug District School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 1988.

What type of historic resource is Umpawaug District School?

Umpawaug District School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Umpawaug District School?

The period of significance for Umpawaug District School is recorded as the industrial era.

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