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Shelton, Connecticut - Wikipedia
WEBThe rapidly growing borough of Shelton incorporated as a city in 1915 and was consolidated with the town of Huntington in 1919 establishing the present city of Shelton. Decline of Shelton's industry. Shelton was the site of one of the largest arson fires in the United States history.
Shelton - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
WEBShelton, in Fairfield County, is located in western Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers. Settled in 1639 as part of the town of Stratford, the area was known as Coram, and also Ripton, before being incorporated in 1789 as Huntington.
Shelton | Historic Town, Naugatuck River, Manufacturing
WEBMar 8, 2024 · Pop. (2000) 882,567; (2010) 916,829. Shelton, city, coextensive with the town (township) of Shelton, Fairfield county, southwestern Connecticut, U.S. It lies along the Housatonic River opposite Derby, about 10 miles (16 km) west of New Haven. The area was settled as part of Stratford about 1697, and in 1724 the parish of Ripton was.
Shelton – Derby Historical Society
WEBShelton. Shelton is located in western Connecticut at the confluence of the Housatonic and Naugatuck Rivers. Settled in 1639 as part of the town of Stratford, the area was known as Coram, and also Ripton, before being incorporated in 1789 as Huntington. In 1882, it was renamed Shelton, before being incorporated as a city in 1915.
Shelton Historical Marker
WEB1789 – Ripton separated from Stratford and became the town of Huntington, named for Governor Samuel Huntington. 1870 – Derby-Shelton dam built., allowing industrial development along the Housatonic River. 1915 – The borough of Shelton incorporated as a city, named for Edward N. Shelton, industrialist and promoter of the dam.
About Shelton - Connecticut's Lower Naugatuck Valley Online!
WEBSettled around 1700, Shelton was originally incorporated in 1789 as the Town of Huntington and as the City of Shelton in 1919. Comprising 31.4 square miles at the northeast edge of Fairfield County, our population now stands at 38,000 residents and we continue to be one of the fastest growing communities in Connecticut. From our earliest …
Over Time: Shelton’s Historical Population - Connecticut History
WEBOct 5, 2014 · City: Shelton. Incorporated: January 1789; City incorporated 1915; Town and city are co-extensive. Incorporated from: Stratford. Connecticut is currently divided into 169 “towns” with distinct geographical boundaries. These boundaries changed as parishes were set off from larger town-tracts, and the towns we know today may contain ...
City of Shelton | CTvisit
WEBvisit website view map. Shelton is located in a formerly industrial area that is now bustling with activites for residents and visitors alike. From Indian Wells State Park, to the Sports Complex of Connecticut, there is something to do for everyone.
15 Best Things to Do in Shelton, CT - Travel Lens
WEBPublished 2022/11/28. Picture beautiful skies, quaint shops, and cozy farms within the shining city of Shelton, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Incorporated in 1915, Sheldon’s rich history features varied tales of growth, decline, and …
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