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History of Winsted, (Litchfield County) ConnecticutOur database does not include an historic photo for Winsted, (Litchfield County) Connecticut, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: WINSTED, a post-village, the largest and most prosperous of Litchfield co., Connecticut, is situated at the northern terminus of the Naugatuck railroad, 62 miles N. by E. from Bridgeport. A lake, covering a surface of 1500 acres, has its outlet at the W. end of the village, through which the stream pursues a winding course for two miles, having a fall in this distance of more than 200 feet; thus affording a succession of never-failing water-power. The village contains 2 forges for making iron, an iron foundry, 3 extensive scythe factories, 2 machine shops, 3 tanneries, a pin factory, cutlery establishment, flouring mill, clock factory, and manufactories of fire-irons, joiners' tools, nuts, &c. It has also a bank, recently established, with a capital of over $100,000, 4 churches, and 9 or 10 stores. Among the other edifices of the place may be mentioned the "Beardsley Hotel" and "Camp's Building" as worthy of notice for their size and elegance. There are two post-offices in the village, named "Winchester," and "West Winsted." The Society of Winsted comprises about one-third of the territory, and three-fourths of the population of Winchester township. |
Connecticut Facts: Litchfield County Facts: Seat: LitchfieldEstablished: 1751 Formed from: Fairfield, Hartford and New Haven
Winsted is situated 216 meters above sea level. |