National Register of Historic Places
Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School
Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School is a historic place in Litchfield, Litchfield 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 66000879.
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Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School
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What is Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School?
The Litchfield Law School was a law school in Litchfield, Connecticut, that operated from 1774 to 1833. Litchfield was the first independent law school established in America for reading law. Founded and led by lawyer Tapping Reeve, the proprietary school was unaffiliated with any college or university. While Litchfield was independent, a long-term debate resulted in the 1966 recognition of William & Mary Law School as the first law school to have been affiliated with a university.
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Listing details
- Name
- Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School
- City
- Litchfield
- County
- Litchfield County
- State
- Connecticut
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000879
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 41.74382, -73.18870
When was Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School listed on the National Register?
Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School located?
Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School is located in Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut at approximately 41.74382, -73.18870. See the map above.
Is Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Reeve, Tapping, House and Law School is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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