Old Wethersfield

The town of Old Wethersfield is located in Connecticut, adjacent to Hartford and Rocky Hill. It was the site of the first European-American settlement in the state. It became a part of the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. The part of Wethersfield that encompasses the historic portion of town is 2.3 square miles in size and is the state's largest historic district. Those with an interest in preserving the Connecticut River Community saw to it that Old Wethersfield and the buildings in the area are protected. There are 50 houses in the area, all of them predating the Revolutionary War. There are an additional 250 houses built before the 20th century, several of which were built before the Civil War. Three of the buildings in the town, the Buttolph-Williams House, the Silas Deane House and the Joseph Webb House are National Historic Landmarks. The other building in the area that receives a great deal of attention is the First Church of Christ, Wethersfield. Those visiting Old Wethersfield should begin their trip at the Visitor's Center. Here you will find a listing of historic attractions and various exhibitions. There are also bathrooms, a museum and shop and a drinking fountain at the center.