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    Shelton, 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. In 1882, it was renamed Shelton, before being incorporated as a city in 1915.
    The borough of Shelton was incorporated in 1882 and named for Edward N. Shelton, industrialist and promoter of the dam project. In 1915 the borough was chartered as the city of Shelton, and in 1919 the town’s name was changed to Shelton and town and city were consolidated.
    The harnessing of abundant waterpower from the Husatonic River dam and a local canal allowed for the production of everything from pins to pianos. Today, Shelton remains a manufacturing center and the headquarters of many international companies. Included among Shelton’s manufactured goods are Wiffle balls —a Connecticut invention.
    From Indian Wells State Park, to the Sports Complex of Connecticut, there is something to do for everyone. Shelton is locted along the Housatonic River which offers picturesque sites and a lot of water travel. Shelton is located in a formerly industrial area that is now bustling with activites for residents and visitors alike.
  3. 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 …

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    • 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 …

    • 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. …

    • About Shelton - Connecticut's Lower Naugatuck Valley Online!

    • Over Time: Shelton’s Historical Population

      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 …

    • 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 …

    • 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, Sheldons rich history features varied tales of …