The Flanders Historic District is a historic district that encompasses a small cluster of late-18th to early-19th century residential structures north of the center of Kent, Connecticut, United States which was the original heart of the community when it was first settled.

[1] The town of Kent was established in 1738, with the Connecticut Colony auctioning off land in this area late in that year.

The oldest deeded house is The Nathaniel Slosson Homestead c. 1739, built during the settlement of Kent.

This resulted in the migration of economic and civic functions to that area, which is where the present town center is located.

Interior decorative elements also tend to be modest, with elaborate detailing often found only in the "best" parlor.