History of Southbury, Connecticut, USA

Southbury is a post town, situated in the northwestern section of the county, upon the northeast side of the Ousatonick river, 40 miles southwest from Hartford; bounded on the north by Roxbury and Woodubry, in Litchfield county, on the east by Middlebury, on the southeast by Oxford, on the south and southwest by the Ousatonick river, which separates it from Newtown, in Fairfield county, and on the west by New-Milford, in Litchfield county. The average length of the township from east to west, is 8 miles, and its average breadth 4 miles, comprising an area of 32 square miles. The surface is waving, being pleasantly diversified with moderate hills and dales. The prevailing soil is a sandy loam, generally warm and fertile. The natural growth of timber is deciduous; and it is estimated by our correspondent, that the forests embrace nearly one fourth part of the lands of the township. The agricultural productions consist of rye, corn, oats, flax, potatoes, pork, beef, cider, cider brandy...

Southbury, Connecticut
New Haven county. The principal village in this town is pleasantly situated on the Pamperaug, a fine mill stream, which passes through the town. This village is 20 miles N.W. from New Haven and 40 S.W. from Hartford.

The village of South Britain is about 4 miles S.W. from the principal, or central village: it is a flourishing place, containing a number of neat buildings, a carpet and several hat factories. This village is surrounded by high hills and precipices, and has a romantic and picturesque appearance. The surface of the town is generally uneven: there is some good meadow land on Housatonick, Pamperaug, and Shepaug rivers, and the uplands are warm and productive. Some traces of coal have been discovered.

The northern part of the town is called "White Oak," from an oak tree under which the first persons who explored the town encamped. Pieces of this tree are considered by some as precious relics. Southbury was formerly attached to Litchfield county....

Southbury, a post-village of New Haven county, Connecticut, 22 miles N.W. by N. from New Haven. On the main street, which is beautifully shaded, are situated 2 churches, an academy, a hotel, and several fine residences. Pop. of the township, 1484.

The drill run through a vein of earth in which there was much silver.

Southbury, a post-village in Southbury township, New Haven co., Conn., on the Pomeraug River, 10 miles S.W. of Waterbury, and 22 miles N.W. of New Haven. It has 3 churches, and manufactures of paper, woollen goods, and ploughs. The township is bounded S.W. by the Housatonic River. Pop. of township about 1500.

Southbury, a post-village in Southbury township (town), New Haven co., Conn., on the Pomeraug River, 10 miles SW. of Waterbury. It has manufactures of farm-implements. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1238.