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Boston Post Road Historic District

Darien, Connecticut • Fairfield County

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About This Property

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The Boston Post Road Historic District in Darien, Connecticut, preserves a significant stretch of the historic King's Highway, a vital colonial-era transportation route connecting Boston and New York City. The district encompasses a collection of well-preserved colonial, Federal, and Greek Revival structures that illustrate the road's evolution and its role in community development.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
17
Listed Date
12/16/1982
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture
Periods of Significance
1700 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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