Stratford Center Historic District

The Stratford Center Historic District contains hundreds of buildings from different periods showing Federal, Late Victorian, and 19th Century Revival architectural styles. The structures sit closely together and shape the character of the area through their visible design details and materials.

The district gained its National Register of Historic Places listing in 1983 when officials recognized the value of its older structures. Among these buildings are houses like the Captain David Judson House built in 1723 and the William Thompson House from 1762, showing how long people have been settling this area.

The First Congregational Church and Stratford Shakespeare American Theatre are gathering places where you can see the community come together for artistic and religious events. These buildings show how important arts and faith have been to daily life in this area.

The district has informational signs and maps that point out what to notice as you walk around and which architectural features are worth looking at. Walking through on foot gives you the best way to see the buildings from different angles and understand how they sit in their surroundings.

The Academy Hill Green area holds archaeological remains from a 17th-century fortification that once stood on this exact spot. Before it became an open green space, this location served as a defensive position protecting the early settlement from potential threats.

Location: Connecticut

Elevation above the sea: 10 m

GPS coordinates: 41.18611,-73.13028

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:47