History of Marlborough, Connecticut, USA

1803 - (Marlborough, CT) - The town of Marlborough, located at the southeastern tip of Hartford County, was formed from the towns of Glastonbury, Hebron, and Colchester. The town incorporated in 1803.

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1819 - Marlborough
Marlborough is a small post town, situated in the southeastern extremity of the county, fifteen miles from Hartford; bounded north by Glastenbury, east by Hebron in Tolland county, south by Colchester in New-London county, and west by Chatham, in Middlesex county. The area of the town comprises about twenty-two square miles, having an average length of five and a half miles, and an average breadth of four miles...

A Gazetteer of the States of Connecticut and Rhode-Island: Written with Care and Impartiality, from Original and Authentic Materials : Consisting of Two Parts ... : with an Accurate and Improved Map of Each State
Authors John Chauncey Pease, John Milton Niles
Publisher W.S. Marsh, 1819

1839 - Marlborough
Marlborough, Connecticut
Hartford county. Marlborough was taken from three towns, which belonged to three different counties, in 1803. It lies 14 miles S.E. from Hartford. The surface of the town is hilly and stony, and the lands best adapted for grazing. It has a cotton factory, a bed of black lead, and a good fish pond. Dark hollow, in the western part of the town, presents some wild scenery of more terror than beauty. Population, 1830, 704.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839

1854 - Marlborough
MABLBOROUGH, a post-township of Hartford co., Connecticut, about 17 miles S. E. from Hartford. Population, 882.
A New and Complete Gazetteer of the United States: Giving a Full and Comprehensive Review of the Present Condition, Industry, and Resources of the American Confederacy ... Thomas Baldwin (of Philadelphia.) Joseph Thomas January 1, 1854 Philadelphia : Lippincott, Grambo & Company 1854.

1886 - Marlborough
BY MISS MARY HALL.

MARLBOROUGH lies in the extreme southeastern part of the county, and is fifteen miles distant from Hartford. It was formed from portions of Glastonburv, Hebron, and Colehester, which are situated in the three counties of Hartford, Tolland, and New London respectively, and is bounded north by Glastonbury, east by Hebron, south by Colchester, and west by Chatham, the latter until 1767 being a part of Middletown.

The area of the town at its incorporation in 1803 was about eighteen square miles. Ten years later an addition was made from Glastonbury, increasing its area to twenty-two square miles : the average length now being five and a half miles, and its average width four miles. It is very irregular in shape, and its rugged surface at some points swells into picturesque hills. The northern part, the natural boundary between Marlborough and Glastonbury, known as Dark Hollow, is a rare picture of disordered and broken masses of rocks rising to great heights,... Read MORE...

1895 - Marlborough
Marlborough, a post-hamlet of Hartford co, Conn., in Marlborough township, 17 or 18 miles S.E. of Hartford. It has 2 churches. Pop, of the township, 476.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Marlboro, a post-village of Hartford co., Conn., in Marlboro township (town), 17 miles SE. of Hartford. Pop. of the town in 1900, 322.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

Here's a list of places to visit and things to do in and around Marlborough:
Blish Park:

Enjoy a leisurely day at Blish Park, a beautiful park along the Salmon River. There are walking trails, picnic areas, and sports fields, making it a great spot for outdoor activities.

Blackledge Falls Park:

Explore the scenic trails at Blackledge Falls Park. The park features waterfalls, wooded areas, and a variety of wildlife. It's a fantastic place for hiking and nature walks.

Lake Terramuggus:

Spend a day by the shores of Lake Terramuggus. You can engage in activities like fishing, boating, or simply relax with a lakeside picnic.

Airline State Park Trail:

If you're into biking or hiking, check out the Airline State Park Trail. This scenic trail follows the old railroad route and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Day Pond State Park:

For more outdoor recreation, visit Day Pond State Park. It's a serene location with a pond, hiking trails, and opportunities for birdwatching.

Local Wineries:

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