National Register of Historic Places

Barnard, Henry, House

Barnard, Henry, House is a historic place in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000803.

Hartford, Hartford County, ConnecticutListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000803★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Barnard, Henry, House?

The Henry Barnard House is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 118 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. It was the lifelong home of educator Henry Barnard (1811–1900), an education reformer who was instrumental in the development of the American public school system. Barnard established the statewide education systems of both Connecticut and Rhode Island, which served as models for the development of such infrastructure in other states. The house is now owned by a religious charity, which operates a homeless shelter on the premises.

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Listing details

Name
Barnard, Henry, House
City
Hartford
County
Hartford County
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000803
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.75692, -72.67430
When was Barnard, Henry, House listed on the National Register?

Barnard, Henry, House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Barnard, Henry, House located?

Barnard, Henry, House is located in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut at approximately 41.75692, -72.67430. See the map above.

Is Barnard, Henry, House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Barnard, Henry, House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.