David Sherman House, Woodbury

Name: David Sherman House
Address: Woodbury, United States

#6 among attractions in Woodbury

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The David Sherman House is a historic house on Middle Quarter Road in Woodbury, Connecticut. Built about 1760, it is a well-preserved example of Colonial architecture. In 1781, David Sherman is reported to have hosted a ball for officers of the French Army of the Comte de Rochambeau during their march across Connecticut. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. ()

Built: 1760 (265 years ago)Coordinates: 41°31'41"N, 73°12'2"W

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David Sherman House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quassy Amusement Park, Woodbury Ski Area, Glebe House, Larkin State Park Trail.

2.6 miE
Water park, Theme park, Amusement park
Quassy Amusement Park, Middlebury
67 min walk • Quassy Amusement Park, nestled in the picturesque town of Middlebury, Connecticut, is a charming family destination that has been delighting visitors for over a century. Established in 1908, this traditional amusement park offers a slice of Americana with a blend of...
5.1 miNW
Ski area, Park, Outdoor activities
Woodbury Ski Area, Woodbury
131 min walk • Woodbury Ski Area was a ski area located in Woodbury, Connecticut. This small ski area was in northwestern Connecticut, about 2 hours from New York City. The skiing and snow tubing operations were serviced by a chairlift and multiple surface lifts. Local residents referred to it as "Rod's" after its owner, Olympic skier Rod Taylor.
0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum
Glebe House, Woodbury
21 min walk • The Glebe House is a historic house museum at 49 Hollow Road in Woodbury, Connecticut. Built about 1740, it is a prominent local example of Georgian colonial architecture. It is also important as the site of the first Episcopal Church election in the United States.
3.9 miS
Park
Larkin State Park Trail, Southbury
99 min walk • Larkin State Park Trail is a Connecticut rail trail that follows the former New York & New England Railroad roadbed across the towns of Southbury, Oxford, Middlebury, and Naugatuck.
4 miE
41°31'39"N • 73°7'24"W
Middlebury Parks and Recreation, Middlebury
102 min walk • Park
5.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Southford Falls State Park
140 min walk • Southford Falls State Park is a public recreation area covering 126 acres in the towns of Oxford and Southbury, Connecticut. The state park offers fishing, hiking, waterfalls, and a covered bridge over Eight Mile Brook.
0.8 miNW
Georgian architecture
Jabez Bacon House, Woodbury
21 min walk • The Jabez Bacon House is a historic house on Hollow Road in Woodbury, Connecticut. Built in 1760 for a prominent regional merchant, it is a well-preserved example of Georgian architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
5 miN
41°36'3"N • 73°12'17"W
Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust, Woodbury
129 min walk • Nature and wildlife, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
6.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
George Waldo State Park
167 min walk • George Waldo State Park is an undeveloped public recreation area on the eastern shore of Lake Lillinonah in the town of Southbury, Connecticut. Park activities include hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, and hunting. The state park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
5.8 miW
41°33'12"N • 73°18'30"W
Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury
149 min walk • Library
1 miNW
41°32'30"N • 73°12'29"W
Woodbury Public Library, Woodbury
26 min walk • Library