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  SALISBURY, CONNECTICUT
The town of Salisbury, in the northwest corner of the State, originally known as Weatogue, was first settled about 1720 by Dutch families from New York.
Salisbury is surrounded by mountains and contains the highest elevation in the State.
On the elm-shaded street of Salisbury VilIage, we have the attractive Congregational Church built in 1798, with a Palladian window above the pedimented doorway, and another in the tower; there are quoins and heavy dentils.
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 History of Salisbury, Connecticut
Salisbury is situated in the northwest corner of the state; bounded N. by the towns of Mount Washington and Sheffield in Massachusetts, E. by the Housatonic, separating it from Canaan, S.
Salisbury, in addition to its being one of the best agricultural towns in the state, is also much celebrated for its very rich and productive iron mines.
The first furnace erected at Salisbury was built about the year 1762, upon the outlet of the Wanscopommuc Lake, two miles east of the "Old Ore Hill." It is one of the oldest establishments in the county, and was erected by Messrs.
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 Connecticut's Heritage Gateway
Probably Connecticut's most important war industry was the Salisbury iron and cannon foundry, which had been developed in northwestern Connecticut well before the Revolution and which became the leading cannon-making center of New England during the war.
In 1776 Salisbury cannon were used in Connecticut's coastal forts, were loaned to New York, and mounted on a few ships.
Salisbury's contribution to winning the war was highly significant.
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 Connecticut
Connecticut is bordered on the south by Long Island Sound, on the west by New York State, on the north by Massachusetts, and on the east by Rhode Island.
Connecticut has a large Italian-American population, although residents of British, Irish, German, and other ancestries are also present, with old-stock Americans being the largest percentage of the population in the eastern part of the state.
The Interstate highways in the state are I-95 (the Connecticut Turnpike) running southwest to northeast along the coast, I-84 running southwest to northeast in the center of the state, I-91 running north to south in the center of the state, and I-395 running north to south near the eastern border of the state.
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 Salisbury, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Salisbury is a town located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
The MA-NY-CT Tri-State Marker is located just on the border of Salisbury.
The town of Salisbury contains the villages of Lakeville, Lime Rock, Salisbury and Twin Lakes.
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 Cannon Foundry at Salisbury, Litchfield County, Connecticut, USA, Cast Arms for American Revolution - Archaeologist ...
This view, based on scholarly research, emphasizes a 200-year span over which the Connecticut furnaces were active, by contrast to earlier but shorter-lived works at Saugus in the Massachusetts Colony (1628) and Jamestown in Virginia (1607).
Names, places and events connected with the Salisbury Furnace and its long-dead ironmasters are the very stuff of our history: Ethan Allen, George Washington, Gouvernor Morris, and Eli Whitney, for instance, not to mention USS Constitution ("Old Ironsides"), The Springfield Armory, and Harper's Ferry Arsenal all of which depended on its output.
While providing much interesting information on the general routine at Salisbury, and on orders received, and cannons shipped, their sources were apparently silent on the step-by-step production of the cannon, which is much to be regretted.
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 Environmental History: A Landscape Transformed: The Ironmaking District of Salisbury, Connecticut
The Salisbury district is today a sought after location for summer residence, unlike other American iron-making regions, in which the natural environment remains deeply and permanently scarred.
The people of Salisbury kept their industrial enterprises from overwhelming the natural environment not only because geography, hydrology, or other environmental attributes made their course of action feasible, but because of the powerful role their regional culture took in shaping the Salisbury human/nature relationship.
Introduction of railroad transportation challenged Salisbury iron makers to adopt new, more economical methods, such as puddling furnaces and the use of anthracite coal instead of charcoal (wood supplies turned out to be the greatest natural resource problem for them), but they still fell behind as technology changed.
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 Salisbury Summer School - Description - Peterson's
Salisbury School is set on a hilltop surrounded by more than 600 acres of extensive woodlands, fields, streams, and lakefront in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains.
The campus is bordered by the Appalachian Trail to the west, and the Twin Lakes to the north.
In recent years, Salisbury School, Suffield Academy, Loomis Chaffee School, and the Gunnery in Connecticut have been represented, as have Tampa Preparatory School in Florida, the Ojai Valley School in California, the Newman School in New Orleans, and the Langley School in Virginia.
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 The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Connecticut - Salisbury, Connecticut
Salisbury was settled about 1720 by four Dutch families who purchased land from the Indians.
The most important iron mines in Connecticut were in Salisbury and mining and manufacturing were the leading industries in the town until the late 19th century.
Salisbury iron was superior to any other for elasticity and tenacity and of great value where toughness was required, such as cannons, gun barrels, anchors, railroad car wheels, etc. Half of the cannons and shot for the Revolutionary War were made in the blast ftumace built in Salisbury by Ethan Allen and partners in 1762.
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 Salisbury, CT | Welcome to Salisbury,CT
THE TOWN OF SALISBURY, incorporated in October of 1741, is located in the very Northwest corner of the State of Connecticut.
As well as the lakes, the Salisbury land is comprised of low mountains, including access to the Appalachian Trail, and open fields.
Salisbury residents, in conjunction with the Parks and Forest Commission and the Conservation Commission are careful to continue to preserve our lakes, wetlands and open land.
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 Connecticut Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Addiction Treatment Programs and Substance Abuse Centers
Alcohol Addiction is a chronic disease characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, a constant or periodic reliance on use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, the inability to limit drinking, physical illness when drinking is stopped, and the need for increasing amounts of alcohol to feel its effects.
Connecticut has become a major transit zone mainly because of Interstates 95 and 91, which link most of the North Eastern USA and Northern Canada.
The majority of cocaine entering Connecticut is from Columbia but at the local level, the drug is distributed by Mexican and Dominican organizations.
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 SU Athletics [Baseball:E. Connecticut vs Salisbury (Mar 06, 2004)]
E. Connecticut at Salisbury Mar 06, 2004 at Salisbury, MD (Sea Gull Field) E.
Salisbury blasted its first three home runs of the year and four Sea Gull pitchers combined on a three-hitter as the Sea Gulls defeated #1 ranked Eastern Connecticut State 4-3 in a non-conference game Saturday.
Salisbury added another run in the fifth on an RBI double by sophomore RF Jason Lively, scoring freshman Andrew Jenson.
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 lyman connecticut genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Connecticut State Library History and Genealogy Biography Vertical...
Connecticut College New London, CT. Lyman Allyn Museum of Art is at Connecticut College.
Re: Lymans in connecticut - Cheryl Lyman 2/12/02.
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 Ancestors Of Daniel And Kathryn Colleen (Hillis) Dickinson - aqwn01 - Generated by Ancestry Family Tree
Philip Dickinson is recorded in Sharon, Connecticut in the Census of 1800, 1810, and 1820.
He bought land in Blue Swamp (Milton) Section of Litchfield, Connecticut and evidently lived there for a few years as a house and barn are mentioned in the settlement of his estate.
Wethersfield, Connecticut was nearly depopulated by the exodus to Hadley, Massachusetts.
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 SU Athletics [Baseball:Eastern Connecticut vs Salisbury (Mar 05, 2005)]
Eastern Connecticut 7th - Vitale to 3b for McDougal.
Salisbury 7th - Pegelow struck out swinging, out at first c to 1b.
Eastern Connecticut 9th - O'Toole to 1b for DeSantis.
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 Open Directory - Regional:North America:United States:Connecticut:Localities:S   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Salisbury [Litchfield County] was named in 1738 from Salisbury, Wiltshire and incorporated in 1741.
Scotland [Windham County] was settled as a parish by Magoon, a Scotsman, in 1706.
Suffield [Hartford County] Connecticut was an "abbreviation of Southfield".
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 Town-USA Salisbury Connecticut   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The town of Salisbury located in the extreme northwest corner of Connecticut, bordering both Massachusetts and New York, covers an area of 60.56 square miles and is home to approximately 4,200 residents.
Salisbury was first settled in 1719 by three Dutch families and the town was incorporated in 1741.
Although agriculture has been a consistent staple of the town since its earliest days, Salisbury is most famous for it historic local ore and forges.
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 Salisbury, Connecticut Bed and Breakfast - Salisbury B&B from Pamela Lanier
Salisbury, Connecticut and Surrounding Area - Bed and Breakfast Inns
Search our database of Salisbury B&Bs and you'll find detailed listings, current rates, and special deals for bed and breakfasts in Salisbury, Connecticut.
Salisbury, CT On a quiet, private hill (with barn) in, and overlooking, Salisbury village center.
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 TurkFairclough - pafg08 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
James Fitch was born on 8 Jul 1762 in Salisbury, Connecticut USA.
Abigail Fitch was born on 13 Oct 1764 in Salisbury, Connecticut USA.
Joshua Fitch was born on 23 May 1777 in Salisbury, Connecticut USA.
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 Realty Times - Real Estate News and Advice - Local Market Conditions
Location Characteristics: Lakeville and Salisbury, CT, located in the extreme NW corner of the state, within the Township of Salisbury, are generally thought of as one town.
The town of Salisbury was originally know as Weatogue and was incorporated in 1741, taking the name from the Salisbury in the English Wiltshire.
Salisbury also is home to the Scoville Memorial Library, the oldest established library in the U.S. With the Appalachian Trail running almost directly through the town, hiking trails are easy to find.
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 Connecticut: Salisbury Memorial Day Parade (Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots - Library of Congress)
The annual parade held in Salisbury on Memorial Day, originally Decoration Day, was officially instituted in 1889 to commemorate the town's staggering casualties in the Civil War.
The town's long history of patriotism is reflected in the ceremonies, which include the installation of official bronze markers at the graves of veterans of the eight wars in which Salisbury men have served.
The Memorial Day observance and its historical evolution is documented in two binders of text and photographs, including archival materials, and in a videotape of the 1999 parade.
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 Salisbury, CT 06068   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Salisbury and 06068 are located in Connecticut in the United States of America.
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Salisbury, CT 06068 Phone: 860-435-2535 Horton Brasses produces more than 1,000 different pieces of authentic reproduction cabinet and furniture hardware at...
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 salisbury connecticut real estate for sale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Salisbury, Litchfield, CT Real Estate - Schools, Data, Maps, Homes...
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 Find Churches in Salisbury Connecticut - FlockFinder.com
For some time now, churches in Connecticut have felt pressure to get a "church website" thinking it would be an evangelistic tool and way to promote their church.
Churches in Salisbury Connecticut might be surprised at the number of people who are looking for a church in their area.
Lots of churches in Connecticut don't know the frustrations Christians are facing weekly with trying to find good churches to attend.
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 Salisbury, Connecticut (CT) 1st Mortgage
Salisbury, CT offers numerous outstanding chances for you to get the loan, mortgage, or debt consolidation that you want in Salisbury, Connecticut.
This list will help find Salisbury, CT mortgage brokers and lenders in order to assist you with your home loan and personal financing needs.
Envision being able to compare home loan options in Salisbury from a secure location without having to wait on the telephone for hours and without even leaving your residence.
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 Salisbury, Connecticut Yellow Pages for Businesses, Churches, Schools, Government and Non-Profits   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
These searchable Yellow Pages provide you with a nearly sublime directory of Salisbury, Connecticut phone numbers, addresses and contact information for the businesses, churches, schools, government agencies and non profit organizations located here in our hometown.
Check out our Salisbury, Connecticut Coupons in our Coupon Section, though it is still somewhat new, we offer free online printable coupons such as manufacturer's coupons, grocery coupons, restaurant coupons, travel deals, last minute cruise deals, vacation deals, cell phone deals and more.
For those that are looking to move to the Salisbury, Connecticut community we have our Moving Guides that offer information on real estate listings offered by both real estate agents/realtors and for sale by owner.
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 Salisbury Dentists & Dental Insurance @ Dental Plans
With the most dentists in combined networks anywhere, several Salisbury dentists and dental plans may be available in your area (find Salisbury dental plans).
Each participating Salisbury dentist charges plan members according to an established "discounted fee schedule." Services include teeth whitening, dentures, gum surgery, implant dentistry, laser dentistry, and many more.
If you are in need of specialty work from Salisbury general dentists, Salisbury cosmetic dentists, Salisbury family dentists, holistic dentists, Salisbury oral surgeons, or Salisbury pediatric dentists, participating Salisbury dentists are available for each dental plan.
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