Norfield Historic District

The Norfield Historic District is a 18-acre (7.3 ha) historic district in Weston, Connecticut that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.[1] It includes the present-day town center of Weston, which was known as Norfield during 1795–1920.[2]

Norfield Historic District
Norfield Congregational Church
LocationRoughly, jct. of Weston and Norfield Rds. NE to Hedgerow Common, Weston, Connecticut
Coordinates41°12′4″N 73°22′44″W
Area18 acres (7.3 ha)
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Greek Revival, Federal
NRHP reference No.91000955[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 31, 1991

It was listed for its meeting architectural criteria, and included 16 contributing buildings.[1] The district includes a total of 25 institutional and residential buildings, of which nine are more modern and non-contributing including the town hall and town library. The Norfield Congregational Church is the most prominent building.[2]

Norfield Congregational Church

Built in 1757, the church is located at 64 Norfield Road and still holds Sunday services.[3] The church property includes the Christian Education Building, a parish hall, a parking area, a memorial garden and a front lawn including the Weston World War II memorial.[4]

World War II memorial in front of the Norfield Congregational Church.

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