Daniel Basset House, Monroe

Name: Daniel Basset House
Address: 1024 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, United States

#3 among attractions in Monroe

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The Daniel Basset House is a historic house at 1024 Monroe Turnpike in Monroe, Connecticut. Built in 1775, the house is significant for its association with events in the American Revolutionary War. It is documented to have hosted a ball for French officers of Lauzun's Legion on June 30, 1781; the legion had been encamped near the village center of Monroe. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. ()

Coordinates: 41°20'58"N, 73°11'53"W

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1024 Monroe TurnpikeMonroe United States

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Daniel Basset House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Hollow Lake, Derby-Shelton Bridge, Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, Osborne Homestead Museum.

3.7 miSW
Lake
Great Hollow Lake, Monroe
94 min walk • Nestled in the tranquil town of Monroe, Connecticut, Great Hollow Lake offers visitors a serene escape amidst nature's splendor. This picturesque lake is a cherished spot for both locals and tourists looking to enjoy outdoor activities and the peaceful surroundings.
5.9 miE
Bridge
Derby-Shelton Bridge, Derby
152 min walk • The Derby–Shelton Bridge is a road crossing over the Housatonic River in the U.S. state of Connecticut, connecting the cities of Derby and Shelton. It connects Route 34 in downtown Derby with Route 110 in downtown Shelton. The bridge and approaches are designated but not signed as Route 712.
1.6 miNE
Park
Webb Mountain Discovery Zone, Monroe
42 min walk • Webb Mountain Discovery Zone is a 170 acre park and outdoor learning center in Monroe, Connecticut, United States. The adjacent 135 acre Webb Mountain Park connects up to a 13.5 mile trail network.
4.9 miE
Museum, History museum
Osborne Homestead Museum, Derby
125 min walk • The Osborne Homestead is a two-story colonial revival house located in Osbornedale State Park, in the Derby Neck section of the city of Derby, Connecticut.
7 miNW
Church
St. Rose of Lima Church, Newtown
178 min walk • St. Rose of Lima Church is a Roman Catholic parish church at 46 Church Hill Road in Newtown, Connecticut, United States. It is under the authority of the Diocese of Bridgeport, and was founded under the patronage of St.
4.4 miSE
Church
Saint Lawrence Church, Shelton
114 min walk • St. Lawrence Parish is a Roman Catholic church in Shelton, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
5.4 miSW
Church
Christ Episcopal Church and Tashua Burial Ground, Trumbull
137 min walk • Christ Episcopal Church and Tashua Burial Ground is a historic property including an Episcopal Church building and cemetery at 5170 Madison Avenue in Trumbull, Connecticut. The property was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
5.6 miE
Library
Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton
143 min walk • The Plumb Memorial Library is a public library in Shelton, Connecticut. It is located at 65 Wooster St. in an architecturally distinguished Richardsonian Romanesque building designed by Bridgeport architect Charles T. Beardsley, Jr. and built in 1895.
7 miNW
Archaeological site
Camps Nos. 10 and 41 of Rochambeau's Army, Newtown
180 min walk • Camps Nos. 10 and 41 of Rochambeau's Army, also known as Site No. 97-87D, is an historical archeological site that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
4.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Protected area
Osbornedale State Park
125 min walk • Osbornedale State Park is a public recreation area occupying 417 acres on the east bank of the Housatonic River primarily in the town of Derby, Connecticut, with a small portion in Ansonia.
5 miN
National park
Kettletown State Park
127 min walk • One of the main attractions at Kettletown State Park is the opportunity for water-based activities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Zoar. The park also features a designated swimming area with a sandy beach, making...