West Goshen Historic District, historic district in Connecticut, United States
West Goshen Historic District is a National Register listed place in Connecticut covering about 29 acres with buildings from the early 1800s. The area includes residential homes, a schoolhouse built in 1911, and remnants of former commercial and industrial buildings along Connecticut Route 4.
The area began growing around 1770 after the Sharon Turnpike was built, expanding in the early 1800s with water-powered mills and industry. Decline came during the Civil War period when water power was replaced by newer industrial methods.
The name West Goshen reflects the Goshen family who settled in the region. The houses display Federal and Greek Revival styles from the early 1800s, showing how the community valued craftsmanship and built structures meant to last.
The district lies along Connecticut Route 4 between Beach Street and Thompson Road, with a branch of the Marshepaug River running through it. The best way to explore the architecture and layout is by walking the quiet streets where buildings from different periods are visible.
The district is roughly divided in half by a branch of the Marshepaug River, still marking the area's former reliance on water power. Although the original mills no longer operate, remnants of industrial buildings like the 1818 carding mill shape its appearance today.
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