Litchfield in Litchfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Welcome to the Tapping Reeve Meadow
Litchfield Historical Society
— Museum | Ingraham Library | Tapping Reeve House | Litchfield Law School —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023
1. Welcome to the Tapping Reeve Meadow Marker
The relationship between residents and the land has shaped our community for as long as people have lived here. Litchfield was founded on the traditional territory of the Potatuck people, who cultivated crops, foraged, fished, and hunted on the land. Litchfield residents in the 18th and 19th centuries grew and harvested most of what they needed from their own property. Today, most homes are surrounded by gardens and lawns that serve more ornamental purposes.
The land surrounding the Tapping Reeve House has been re-imagined as a community resource with landscape elements from Litchfield's past. We invite visitors to tour the Meadow and reflect on the relationship between our history and the land.
Erected by Litchfield Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 44.625′ N, 73° 11.346′ W. Marker is in Litchfield, Connecticut, in Litchfield County. Marker can be reached from South Street (Connecticut Route 63) north of Wolcott Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Tapping Reeve House and Law
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Orchard (a few steps from this marker); The Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Stone Walls / Chestnut Grove / Wet Meadow (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver Wolcott Jr. Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Litchfield World War I Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of Recruiting Tent (approx. ¼ mile away); War on Terrorism Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Litchfield Vietnam War Monument (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Litchfield.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, August 4, 2023
2. Welcome to the Tapping Reeve Meadow Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 8, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
