Willington

by Trish Froehlich, Joe Froehlich, Willington Historical Society

Book Overview

Willington, incorporated in 1727, is located in Connecticut's northeast corner, providing easy access to Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston, Massachusetts. With steep hills and mineral-laden soil, Willington proved to be a challenging terrain for early farmers trying to grow crops. Instead, they came to rely on a variety of animals, which they sold in markets as far away as New York City. Although the area was rural in nature, button, thread, and glass...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146712107X
• ISBN13: 9781467121071
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.1"