History of Harwinton, Connecticut, USA

Harwinton is a post township, situated in the southeastern section of the county, 23 miles from Hartford; bounded on the north by New-Hartford and Torrington, on the east by Burlington in Hartford county, on the south by Plymouth, and on the west by the Naugatuck river, which separates it from Litchfield. It is 6 miles in length, and 5 in breadth, comprising an area of 30 square miles.

HARWINTON originally consisted of two half townships, one part belonging to Hartford, and the other to the Windsor proprietors. The first settlers were also from Hartford and Windsor. The town is said to have derived its name from the names of the towns Hartford, Windsor, and Farniington, Har-win-ton. "The six first settlers were Messenger, Brace, Hopkins, Webster, Phelps, and Wilson. These were on the lands before the division and sale of them in 1732. The settlement of the town is considered as having been made in 1731. It was incorporated in October, 1737. The first minister was the Rev. Andrew Bartholomew, ordained about the year 1736."

Harwinton is bounded N. by New Hartford and Torrington, W. by the Naugatuc river separating it from Litchfield, E. by Burlington, and S. by Plymouth. It is 6 miles in length and upwards of 5 in width. The township is elevated and hilly, with granite rocks. The lands are best adapted for grazing, and the making of butter and cheese is a leading...

Harwinton, Connecticut
Litchfield county. Har-win-ton derived its name from three syllables taken from the names of Hartford, Windsor, and Farmington. It was first settled in 1731; incorporated, 1737. Population, 1830, 1,516. It lies 23 miles W. from Hartford, 40 N. by W. from New Haven, and 8 E. from Litchfield. Harwinton is situated on high ground, abounding with granite rocks and more fit for grazing than tillage.

Establishment of the Harwinton Fair, originally known as Harwinton Cattle Show and Fair.

Harwinton, a post-township of Litchfield co.. Connecticut, 20 miles N. W. from Hartford. Population, 1176.

HARWINTON, a township of Litchfield co., in the state of Connecticut, U.S., 24 m. W of Hartford. It has a hilly surface, watered by Naugatuc river, and its affluent, Lead Mine river, and affords excellent pasturage. Pop. in 1840, 1,201.

Harwinton, a post-village in Harwinton township, Litchfield co, Conn., about 22 miles W. of Hartford. The township is bounded on the W. by the Naugatuck River, and has a pop. of 1044.