National Register of Historic Places

New Haven Green Historic District

New Haven Green Historic District is a historic place in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000838.

New Haven, New Haven County, ConnecticutListed December 30, 1970NRIS #70000838★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is New Haven Green Historic District?

The New Haven Green is a 16-acre (65,000 m2) privately owned park and recreation area located in the downtown district of the city of New Haven, Connecticut, United States. It comprises the central square of the nine-square settlement plan of the original Puritan colonists in New Haven, and was designed and surveyed by colonist John Brockett. Today the Green is bordered by the modern paved roads of College, Chapel, Church, and Elm streets. Temple Street bisects the Green into upper (northwest) and lower (southeast) halves.

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The record

Listing details

Name
New Haven Green Historic District
City
New Haven
County
New Haven County
Listed on the National Register
December 30, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000838
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.30775, -72.92654
When was New Haven Green Historic District listed on the National Register?

New Haven Green Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 30, 1970.

Where is New Haven Green Historic District located?

New Haven Green Historic District is located in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut at approximately 41.30775, -72.92654. See the map above.

Is New Haven Green Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. New Haven Green Historic District is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.