# Litchfield Green

> Litchfield Green was laid out in 1720 as a common pasture; the first meetinghouse stood here in 1723 and the courthouse in 1751.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/litchfield-green/

A wide, tree-shaded town green framed by white colonial houses and a classic New England church. Stroll the historic district, then drive the country roads to the surrounding farms; autumn foliage is the busiest season.

Litchfield Green was laid out in 1720 as a common pasture; the first meetinghouse stood here in 1723 and the courthouse in 1751. From 1836 it was remodeled into a park. The Litchfield Historic District has been a National Historic Landmark since 1968 and is regarded as a well-preserved example of a late 18th-century New England village. Georgian architecture predominates, and the church on the green dates from 1829. The Green lies at the intersection of U.S. Route 202 and Route 63.

On South Street stands the Tapping Reeve House with the Litchfield Law School, which operated from 1774 and is regarded as the first law school in the United States; Aaron Burr and John C. Calhoun studied there. Sheldon Tavern is on North Street. A walk around the town center can be done in one to two hours. The town of Litchfield has existed since 1719.

- **Nearest town:** Litchfield, CT
- **Category:** History & culture
- **GPS:** 41.7476, -73.1892

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Litchfield Historic District – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litchfield_Historic_District)
- [Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School – Litchfield Historical Society](https://www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org/?p=32)

## Nearby

- [Lake Waramaug State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-lake-waramaug/) – 10 mi
- [Kent Falls State Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-kent-falls/) – 12 mi
- [West Cornwall Covered Bridge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-west-cornwall-bridge/) – 12 mi
- [Bulls Bridge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/b20-bulls-bridge/) – 17 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Litchfield Green?

Litchfield Green is in Litchfield, CT, at GPS 41.7476, -73.1892. It is about 15 mi from Kent.

### Can you camp near Litchfield Green?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hemlock Hill Camp Resort, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 55 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Litchfield Green?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Waramaug State Park (10 mi), Kent Falls State Park (12 mi), West Cornwall Covered Bridge (12 mi) and Bulls Bridge (17 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Litchfield Green?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)