The Hastings Hill Historic District extends approximately three-fourths of a mile along Hill Street. In his nomination for Hastings Hill to the National Register of Historic Places, David Ransom, a noted historic preservationist, states, "The cluster of buildings along Hill Street that forms the Hastings Hill District includes good examples of Greek Revival and early 18th century architecture. The establishment of the earliest Baptist Church in Hartford County (First Baptist Church), and one of the earliest in the state, gives significance to the site. The continuing rural circumambience and complete lack of intrusions give a sense of authenticity to this stretch of country road". Joseph Hastings organized the First Baptist Church in 1769. His brown gravestone stands north of the present church in good condition.

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