[2][4]: 72 [5] This residential district is anchored by the Litchfield meetinghouse (1829) and is predominantly Georgian with clapboarding, gables and hipped roofs.

The village green was originally established in 1720 and was primarily used as a common pasture ground, in addition to being the site of the first town meetinghouse, which was constructed in 1723.

The use of the green as pasture ceased after the Revolutionary War and became used as a military parade ground.

The green was used as the center for recruitment during the Civil War and was also the place returning soldiers were welcomed.

[6] The district includes historic houses on East Street descending a hill away from the church and downtown area.