Norfolk, Connecticut - Wikipedia
WebHistory. Norfolk in 1897. Eldredge Gymnasium in early 20th century postcard, now Town Hall. Norfolk incorporated as a town in 1758. Although the town was named after Norfolk in England, the name of the town may be pronounced various ways by residents. [3] [4] The Norfolk Historic District includes the historic center of the village of Norfolk.
Norfolk History - Norfolk Historical Society
WebA history of Norfolk, Connecticut starting in 1738. The township's settlement, schools, churches, industry, Black history, farms, transportation, summer resort, the village center, and village green are described.
Brief History of Norfolk, Connecticut - Norfolk, Connecticut
WebWhen John Warner Barber sketched a view of Norfolk for his Connecticut Historical Collections (published in 1836), he described what he saw as “a village uncommonly neat and beautiful.” His engraving is the earliest picture of Norfolk and captures the essence of the town almost two hundred years ago.
Norfolk - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
WebSituated in the foothills of the Berkshires, Norfolk was settled in 1744 and incorporated in 1758. Originally a farming community, the town saw a rise in industry in the 19th century as small factories built along its numerous streams produced tools and farm implements from locally mined iron ore.
Genealogy - Norfolk Historical Society
WebResources for researching your genealogy in Norfolk, Connecticut include: the town's many cemeteries (dating from 1757), vital statistics in ledgers at Town Hall, and census records at the Norfolk Historical Society Museum.
Home - Norfolk Historical Society
WebHome - Norfolk Historical Society. Exhibitions. Virtual Presentations. Unique Residents. 2023-2024 Current Events. NORFOLK HISTORICAL SOCIETY. The Norfolk Historical Society's latest events and exhibitions. Learn about the history and interesting people of Norfolk, Connecticut.
Norfolk - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project
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Norfolk - Historic Buildings of Connecticut
WebA Brief History of the Town of Norfolk Conn., from 1738 to 1844 (1847), by Auren Roys. History of Norfolk, Litchfield County, Connecticut, 1744-1900 (1900), opening chapters by Joseph Eldridge; compiled by Theron Wilmot Crissry. The Norfolk Village Green (1917), by Frederic S. Dennis.
Norfolk Historical Society & Museum - Norfolk, CT
WebSince 1960, the Norfolk Historical Society has been preserving our town’s unique history and caring for our rich collection of artifacts and documents. Come see a wonderful display of objects from everyday life – many manufactured in Norfolk, CT. Browse the Country Store or view one of our seasonal, award-winning exhibitions.
Norfolk CT Early History - Rockvillemama
WebNorfolk Connecticut. History. 1837. Norfolk is an elevated township, the central part of which is 35 miles northwest from Hartford; bounded north by the Massachusetts line, west by Canaan, east by Colebrook and Winchester, and south by Goshen.
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