History of Colebrook, Connecticut, USA

1779 - (Colebrook, CT) - incorporated in 1779 and, early on, its abundant timber supply provided the means to make charcoal, which in turn fueled furnaces that made iron from ore brought in from Salisbury mines.

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1819 - Colebrook
Colebrook, an elevated post township, is situated 31 miles northwest from Hartford, on the northern border of the county; bounded on the north by Massachusetts line, on the east by Hartland, in Hartford county, on the south by Winchester, and on the west by Norfolk. Its average length from east to west is 6 miles, and its average breadth 5 miles, containing about 30 square 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 - Colebrook
Colebrook, Connecticut
Litchfield county. An elevated township of a hard gravelly soil and uneven surface, on the line of Massachusetts; 31 miles N.W. from Hartford and 18 N.E. from Litchfield. The eastern part of the town is watered by Farmington river. Here are a number of good mill seats, and a manufactory of broadcloth. The village is very pleasant, having Mount Pisgah in the rear. First settled, 1765. Population, 1830, 1,332.
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 - Colebrook
Colebrook, a post-township of Litchfield county, Connecticut, 20 miles N. W. from Hartford. Population, 1317.
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.

1884 - Harvey Wakefield, who died recently in Colebrook, Conn, at the age of eighty-two, had a passion for saving all sorts of articles that people generally threw away.
In his barn is a huge pile of newspapers, an it is said that every newspaper he had received in sixty years lies in that heap. - Hartford Post.
St Joseph Herald
Saint Joseph, Michigan
August 23, 1884

1895 - Colebrook
Cole'brook, a post-hamlet of Litchfield co., Conn., in Colebrook township (which is traversed by the Connecticut Western Railroad), 6 miles N.N.W. of Winsted. The township has 4 churches and a paper-mill. Pop. 1141.
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

1916
Colebrook, a post-village of Litchfield co., Conn., in Colebrook township (town), 6 miles NNW. of Winsted. Pop. of the town in 1900, 684.
Lippincotts New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns, Resorts, Islands, Rivers, Mountains, Seas, Lakes, Etc., in Every Portion of the Globe, Part 1 Angelo Heilprin Louis Heilprin - January 1, 1916 J.B. Lippincott - Publisher

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Colebrook:
People's State Forest:

Start your adventure in nature at People's State Forest. It's a haven for hikers, with trails of varying difficulty levels. Enjoy the scenic beauty, and don't forget your camera.

Colebrook Center Historic District:

Take a stroll through the Colebrook Center Historic District. You'll find well-preserved 18th and 19th-century homes and buildings, offering a glimpse into the town's rich history.

Colebrook Store:

Visit the Colebrook Store, a quintessential New England country store. It's not just a place to shop; it's a community hub. You might find unique local products and get a taste of the town's character.

Riverton General Store:

Another gem for those who love classic general stores. The Riverton General Store is nearby and has a charming atmosphere. It's a great spot to grab some snacks before heading out on your adventures.

Colebrook Historical Society Museum:

Dive deeper into Colebrook's history at the local museum. Exhibits often... Read MORE...