East Windsor (Images of America)

Synopsis

The town of East Windsor, incorporated in 1768, is situated in the center of northern Connecticut, with the Connecticut River as its western border. In the early 1600s, a few settlers crossed the “great river” to establish farms. East Windsor’s rich and productive farmland served them well. Five distinct villages, each historically different, highlight the rich and diverse heritage of the town. Warehouse Point, with its proximity to the river, was a vital shipping and transportation hub. Scantic was started by a strong religious community devoted to God and families. Broad Brook had access to the millpond, which spurred the prosperous Broad Brook Company woolen mill. Melrose, established by farming families, is rooted in its agrarian past. Windsorville’s location on the banks of Ketch Brook triggered villagers to build a dam and erect mills. Through it all ran the trolley line, which linked the villages and town with the surrounding area.

Copyright:

2017

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781439661796

Related ISBNs:

9781467125710

Publisher:

Arcadia Publishing

Date of Addition:

03/15/20

Copyrighted By:

Ceil Donahue and Jessica Bottomley with the East Windsor Historical Society

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Travel, Art and Architecture, Business and Finance

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

With:

the East Society