East Hartford

by East Hartford Rotary Club, Raymond Johnson, Raymond Johnson

Book Overview

Situated along the scenic Connecticut River, East Hartford was once part of the city of Hartford until the town successfully separated from the city in 1783, after numerous petitions before the general assembly. East Hartford's rich, fertile soil encouraged farmers to harvest every available acre, and tobacco grew as their main crop. As America embraced the Industrial Revolution, so did East Hartford, and it became a bustling railroad center. During...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738565377
• ISBN13: 9780738565378
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.4" x 9.1"