National Register of Historic Places

Colt Industrial District

Colt Industrial District is a historic place in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 1976, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 76001987.

Hartford, Hartford County, ConnecticutListed June 8, 1976NRIS #76001987★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Colt Industrial District?

The Colt Armory is a historic factory complex for the manufacture of firearms, created by Samuel Colt. It is located in Hartford, Connecticut along the Connecticut River, and as of 2008 is part of the Coltsville Historic District, named a National Historic Landmark District. It is slated to become part of Coltsville National Historical Park, now undergoing planning by the National Park Service.

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Listing details

Name
Colt Industrial District
City
Hartford
County
Hartford County
Listed on the National Register
June 8, 1976
NRIS reference number
76001987
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.75315, -72.66651
When was Colt Industrial District listed on the National Register?

Colt Industrial District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 1976.

Where is Colt Industrial District located?

Colt Industrial District is located in Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut at approximately 41.75315, -72.66651. See the map above.

Is Colt Industrial District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Colt Industrial District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.