Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House, Hartford

Name: Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House
Address: 155 Wyllys St, Hartford, 06106-1957, United States
Telephone: +1 860-525-4289

#39 among attractions in Hartford

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House

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Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House, Hartford

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The Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House is an Episcopal church at 155 Wyllys Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It was commissioned by Elizabeth Jarvis Colt, the widow of Samuel Colt, and completed in 1867. The church and its associated parish house were designed by Edward Tuckerman Potter, and serve as a memorial to Samuel Colt and members of his family. The church and parish house were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, and became a contributing property to the Coltsville Historic District in 2008. ()

Built: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 41°45'27"N, 72°40'7"W

Address

155 Wyllys StSheldon Charter OakHartford 06106-1957 United States

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+1 860-525-4289

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Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: XL Center, Wadsworth Atheneum, Dunkin' Donuts Park, Connecticut Science Center.

0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
XL Center, Hartford
23 min walk • The XL Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Hartford, Connecticut, stands as a premier sports and entertainment destination in New England. This versatile arena, with its expansive seating capacity, hosts a diverse range of events, from high-energy hockey games...
0.5 miNW
19th- and 20th-century American artists
Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford
13 min walk • The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. The Wadsworth is noted for its collections of European Baroque art, ancient Egyptian and Classical bronzes, French and American Impressionist paintings, Hudson River School landscapes, modernist masterpieces and...
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Dunkin' Donuts Park, Hartford
27 min walk • Dunkin' Donuts Park is a 6,121-seat baseball park in Hartford, Connecticut. It is the home field of the Hartford Yard Goats of the Double-A Northeast.
0.5 miN
Museum, Cinema, Science museum
Connecticut Science Center, Hartford
13 min walk • The Connecticut Science Center is a nine-story museum located on the Connecticut River in Hartford, Connecticut designed by César Pelli & Associates, which opened on June 12, 2009.
0.7 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford
19 min walk • The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue at 166 Capitol Street in Hartford, Connecticut. Managed by a non-profit organization, it is marketed as Connecticut's premier presenter of the performing arts.
0.7 miN
Shopping, Department store
Cheney Building, Hartford
19 min walk • The R. and F. Cheney Building, also known as the Brown Thomson Building, is a commercial building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson. It is located at 942 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut, and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1940 ftN
Convention center
Connecticut Convention Center, Hartford
10 min walk • The Connecticut Convention Center is a convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, United States, overlooking the Connecticut River.
0.4 miNW
Library
Hartford Public Library, Hartford
11 min walk • The Hartford Public Library serves the city of Hartford, Connecticut, United States. The library's main branch is located at 500 Main Street in downtown Hartford. The nine branch locations are named Albany, Barbour, Blue Hills, Camp Field, Dwight, Goodwin, Mark Twain, Park and Ropkins.
0.5 miNE
41°45'43"N • 72°39'43"W
Great River Park, Hartford
12 min walk • View point, Park
~1290 ftE
Interesting neighbourhood
Colt Armory, Hartford
7 min walk • The Colt Armory is a historic factory complex for the manufacture of firearms, created by Samuel Colt. It is located in Hartford, Connecticut along the Connecticut River, and as of 2008 is part of the Coltsville Historic District, named a National Historic Landmark District.
~1990 ftW
Park
Barnard Park, Hartford
10 min walk • The Henry Barnard House is a historic house and National Historic Landmark at 118 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House open?

Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm
Thursday 10 am - 3 pm
Friday 10 am - 3 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House?

Nearby attractions include House of Hope Fort, Hartford (5 min walk), SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Hartford (6 min walk), Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church, Hartford (6 min walk), Colt Armory, Hartford (7 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Good Shepherd and Parish House:

Bus

Hartford Megabus (20 min walk)
Hartford Union Station (27 min walk)

Train

Hartford (27 min walk)