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  Vernon, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vernon is a town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States.
Vernon was incorporated in October, 1808, from Bolton.
Vernon contains the borough of Rockville, incorporated in January, 1889.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vernon,_Connecticut   (463 words)

  
 Vernon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vernon is a masculine name that is derived from the Gaul word vern for Alder tree (also springlike, flourishing, or full of life) and a Gaulish-latin suffix indicating a location.
Vernon was introduced into England as an aristocratic surname at the time of the Norman conquest.
The Vickers Vernon was a British military aircraft of the Interwar period.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vernon   (151 words)

  
 Vernon Railroad Depot, Vernon / Rockville Junction, Vernon Connecticut
The Vernon Depot passenger station was located on the narrow strip of land that is bordered by Church Street, Phoenix Street, Birch Road and Washington Street.
Most of the photographs I have posted on this webpage were acquired through the Vernon Historical Society and the Railroad History Archive at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, University of Connecticut.
A railroad from Bolton Notch to the Connecticut River was expected to bring prosperity to the slate and grindstone quarries in Bolton Notch.
www.vernondepot.com   (1433 words)

  
 Location: Rockville United Methodist Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Rockville United Methodist Church, at 142 Grove Street in the Rockville section of Vernon, Connecticut, is located about 12 miles northeast of Hartford, Connecticut.
Vernon is bordered by the communities of Manchester, Bolton, Coventry, Tolland, Ellington and South Windsor.
History: The Rockville section of Vernon is the older historic district of the town, once a center for wool manufacturing.
www.gbgm-umc.org /rockumc-ct/locat.htm   (159 words)

  
 Vernon, Tolland County, Connecticut (CT) Gen Web Page
The area that makes up the town of Vernon was first settled by families from East Windsor, CT in 1716.
In 1808 the town of Vernon was set off from the town of Bolton, by an act of the general assembly of the state of Connecticut held at New Haven.
The first meeting of the voters of the town of Vernon was held on the third Monday of November, 1808.
www.angelfire.com /ct/vernon   (239 words)

  
 Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut - Parks and Recreation
Vernon Parks and Recreation Department Mission Statement: This department is committed to the effective management of its parks and other facilities in which to provide positive leisure opportunities.
The Vernon Parks and Recreation Department is proud to be able to provide a variety of safe accessible, physically attractive and enjoyable, leisure time facilities and activities for Vernon residents of all ages.
The funding for this project was obtained by the Vernon Hockanum River Linear Park Committee from the State via ISTEA funding, grants and the Boulder Ridge Sub-division sidewalk fund.
www.vernonct.com /parkrec.htm   (4024 words)

  
 Vernon Connecticut History and Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Vernon Connecticut, is proud of it’s many businesses and activities that provide a quality of life that blends urban and suburban amenities.
I-84 provides Vernon with location advantages as a suburban residential community, as a regional commercial center, and as a conveniently accessible area for offices and industry.
Vernon is the governmental center for Tolland County, as well as being a center for professional offices and health services.
www.vernonctrealestate.com /relocation.html   (266 words)

  
 Welcome to Rockville, Connecticut
VERNON - A $30,000 state grant will clear the way for the town to restore the senior center to its original 19th-century appearance.
VERNON - The State Bond Commission will consider releasing $1.2 million in state funding that would clear the way for the long-awaited renovation of the third floor of Town Hall.
VERNON -- The governor's office announced Monday that a $1.2 million grant to complete renovations of the third floor of the Memorial Building in Rockville will go before the State Bond Commission Friday.
www.rockvillect.com   (433 words)

  
 Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut - Community Information
Vernon Regional Adult Basic Educational offers dynamic, multicultural services to empower students to succeed in a technologically advanced society with high school completion programs, workforce and workplace training, technology education, ESL instruction, and continuing education activities.
Discover how Vernon and Rockville got their names, why there's a Tower on Fox Hill, the history of Valley Falls, why there is a Tunnel in the Road or check out a friendly pictorial look at the village of Talcottville.
Connecticut Business Network mission is to help business owners, managers and marketing professionals leverage who and what they know to build new success.
www.vernonct.com   (796 words)

  
 Better yet Connecticut...
Connecticut is the birthplace and home of many of the Navy's submarines.
Connecticut is the home of many celebrities including Paul Newman, Joann Woodward, Meryl Streep, David Letterman, Katherine Hepburn, Mia Farrow, and Woody Allen.
Connecticut is a state that is changing in character.
home.worldnet.att.net /~e.zeiser/places/connecticut.htm   (477 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE Town of Vernon, Connecticut Selects MessageOne Solution for Emergency Notification   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
VERNON, CT -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 12/12/2005 -- The Town of Vernon, Connecticut, a fast-growing suburb of Hartford, recently evaluated options to improve its outdated call-tree system for emergency notification with a new solution to better meet the crisis and safety needs of the 30,000 plus citizens and its many visitors.
Public safety officials in Vernon realized they must be prepared to respond to any number of potential emergencies.
The Town of Vernon is the first town in the state of Connecticut to utilize a WANS for automated emergency notification, setting an example for other municipalities in the state and even across the country.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=103662   (1021 words)

  
 CT -- Attractions in Tolland County -- Baughan's Northeast Guide
Vernon -- Vernon's Tunnel One hundred eight foot keystone arch tunnel, built between 1846 and 1849 by masons and stonecutters.
Vernon -- South Windsor Kennel Club Home Page AKC club in sponsoring an annual conformation show, located in Vernon.
Vernon -- Connecticut Golfland and Games Family amusement park featuring par 3 golf, miniature golf, go-carts, bumper boats, batting cages and game room.
www.neguide.com /ct/tolland/attractions.htm   (496 words)

  
 Town-USA Vernon Connecticut   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Town of Vernon is located in Tolland County, a residential community of 18.6 square miles located east of Hartford on Interstate 84 in North Central Connecticut.
The convenient access provided by the interstate highway system has contributed to Vernon's development as a suburban community and a commercial center for neighboring towns.
The former Rockville mills section has made a transition from being primarily an industrial and commercial center to being a professional and governmental center.
www.town-usa.com /connecticut/tolland/vernon.html   (211 words)

  
 Vernon Family Tree
Captain Edward Vernon, an eyewitness account of a fight at sea in 1756
The family name Vernon came from a region in Normandy, France.
If you know of any more VERNON details that may be of interest please let me know.
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 Connecticut Lodging Association - Vernon CT hotels, motels, inns and lodging   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Connecticut Lodging Association - Vernon CT hotels, motels, inns and lodging
Vernon Connecticut hotels, motels, inns resorts and other lodging.
Choose from Vernon CT hotels and lodging properties.
www.ctlodgingassoc.com /destinations/vernon.htm   (58 words)

  
 Mark Warner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Warner was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is the son of Robert and Marge Warner, and the older brother of Lisa Warner.
He grew up in Illinois, and later in Vernon, Connecticut where he graduated from Rockville High School.
He attended George Washington University and in 1977 became the first person in his family to graduate from college.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mark_R._Warner   (2055 words)

  
 Vernon, Connecticut hotel near the University of Connecticut - Comfort Inn 06066, CT402
Vernon, Connecticut hotel near the University of Connecticut - Comfort Inn 06066, CT402
Nestled in picturesque southern New England, the University of Connecticut is a short, scenic 15-minute drive from this Vernon hotel.
Connecticut Golf Land and Games is within two miles; the hotel offers free miniature golf and game tokens for all to enjoy.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/hotel/ct402   (432 words)

  
 Vernon, Connecticut hotel near the University of Connecticut - Quality Inn 06066, CT017
This Vernon hotel is minutes from Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Lutz Children's Museum, the Hartford Civic Center, Trinity College, the University of Hartford and the University of Connecticut.
Connecticut Golf Land and Games is located next door to the hotel.
Guests of this Vernon hotel will also enjoy access to a full-service exercise facility and the seasonal outdoor pool.
www.choicehotels.com /ires/en-us/html/HotelInfo?hotel=CT017   (409 words)

  
 Vernon Rockville Real Estate Agents, Vernon Rockville Homes For Sale, REALTORS and Vernon Rockville
HomeGain provides Vernon Rockville, Connecticut real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Vernon Rockville realty property.
HomeGain has services to help you find a top Vernon Rockville real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Vernon Rockville home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Vernon Rockville real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more.
Cuando se registre para encontrar un agente de bienes raices en Vernon Rockville, simplemente indique que necesita un agente que habla Español.
www.homegain.com /local_real_estate/CT/vernon_rockville.html   (496 words)

  
 Vernon Flower Shop Network - Connecticut Florist Listing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Vernon Flower Shops: Find a flower shop in Vernon to order direct.
Flower Shop in Vernon: For local area flower delivery, we recommend ordering directly from your local flower shop.
When looking for a local florist in the phone book or on the internet please pay special attention to the published location of the store.
www.online-flower-shop.net /US/CT/Vernon.htm   (356 words)

  
 CheapTickets: Hotel Details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The hotel is in a quiet setting and offers easy highway access.
Vernon, Manchester, Tolland, South Windsor, Windsor, East Hartford, East Windsor, Windsor Locks, Hartford, Enfield, Wethersfield, Willington, Storrs, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Stafford, Newington, Mansfield Center, Simsbury, Avon, Agawam, Cromwell
Practical, money-saving tips on what to do, where to eat and how to get around.
www.cheaptickets.com /App/ViewSpecificHotelLP?masterId=32114   (340 words)

  
 Vernon Garden Apartments in Vernon, CT
Vernon Garden Apartments in Vernon, CT Vernon Garden Apartments
Vernon is a welcome oasis of peace and tranquility with ten buildings spread out over nineteen acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with apple, berry and towering fern trees.
Each of the apartments has a bay window, lots of closet space and either private or semi-private entrance.
www.rent.com /rentals/connecticut/hartford-and-vicinity/vernon/494039   (128 words)

  
 Vernon, Connecticut area Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns on Bed & Breakfast Inns ONLINE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A Connecticut treasure, this silk baron’s mansion is 9 minutes from Hartford!
Near the U.of Connecticut at Storrs, this elegant historic inn has a sophisticated mix of modern amenities and antique charm.
Connecticut State Directory or Central Connecticut River Valley or go to:
www.bbonline.com /ct/vernon.html   (236 words)

  
 Catcall: Kitty Karma - Vernon, Connecticut
All Kitty Karma stories come with a warning that they may be unpleasant for those of a sensitive nature, so you may want to skip this one and go straight to dispensing the treats and hugs.
On Dec. 17, Vernon Animal Control went to the home of Glenna and Robert Lodge on Vernon Ave.
Last night and today I had lovely visits with a cat whom I call the Lady in Red, a beautiful and extremely friendly and well-cared-for female red tabby cat who lives in or near a local park.
blogs.chron.com /catcall/archives/2006/02/kitty_karma_-_v.html   (591 words)

  
 Town of Vernon, Connecticut
This is the only Official Website for the Town of Vernon.
All other websites developed in the name of the Town of Vernon belonging to individual community members or businesses do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the current administration of either the Town of Vernon or the Vernon Public School System.
Questions or comments regarding such websites should be directed toward the webmaster or owner as indicated on the page on which they are published.
www.munic.state.ct.us /VERNON   (76 words)

  
 CSC: Facility List - Vernon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
PETITION NO. 242 - The Connecticut Light and Power Company petition for the proposed addition of a 69 to 27.6-kV transformer and associated equipment within Rockville Substation.
Sprint Spectrum LP petition for a declaratory ruling that no Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need is required for the proposed modifications to an existing telecommunications facility located at 197 South Street, Vernon, Connecticut.
The Town of Vernon Police Department notice of intent to modify an existing telecommunications facility located at 197 South Street, Vernon, Connecticut.
www.ct.gov /csc/cwp/view.asp?A=949&Q=248086   (470 words)

  
 Vernon Rockville, Connecticut
Bilingual Congregation now meeting in the city of Vernon.
Iglesia bilingue se esta reuniendo en la ciudad de Vernon.
CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE OF UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 860-233-5564
www.churchangel.com /WEBCT/vernon.htm   (169 words)

  
 PartyPro DJ - DJ - Vernon, CT - , Connecticut
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