History of Sharon, Connecticut, USA

1739 - (Sharon, CT) - The General Assembly incorporated the town in 1739 and named it after the Plain of Sharon, a fertile region mentioned in the Bible.

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1819 - Sharon
Sharon, a considerable and flourishing post township, is situated upon the western border of the county and State, 47 miles from Hartford; bounded N. by Salisbury, E. by the Oustanick, which separates it from Cornwall, S. by Kent and W. by the State of New-York. Its average length is about 9 miles, and its average breadth nearly 6 miles, comprising about 52 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 - Sharon
Sharon, Connecticut
Litchfield county. Sharon lies on the west side of Housatonick river, opposite to Cornwall. The eastern part of the town is elevated, mountainous, and stony, but is suited for grazing: the western part, which borders on the state of New York, is a fertile tract of undulating land, and very productive of all sorts of grain. Agriculture is the chief business of the inhabitants; they provide for about 10,000 sheep. Population 1830, 2,615.

Sharon was first settled in 1739. The village is situated principally on one street, on the eastern side of a beautiful valley, 16 miles W.N.W. from Litchfield and 47 W. by N. from Hartford. There is a beautiful village called "Hitchcock's Corner," partly in Sharon and partly in the state of New York: this also is situated in a beautiful valley, and rich in agricultural resources.
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 - Sharon
Sharon, a post-township in Litchfield co., Connecticut, on the W. side of Housatonic river, about 40 miles W. by N. from Hartford. Population, 2507.
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.

1895 - Sharon
Sharon, shair'on, a post-village of Litchfield co., Conn., in Sharon township, 2 miles from Sharon Station, N.Y., and about 44 miles W. by N. of Hartford. It contains 3 churches and an iron-furnace. The township is bounded E. by the Housatonic River. Pop. of the township, 2580.
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
Sharon, a post-village of Litchfield co., Conn., in Sharon township (town), about 44 miles W. by N. of Hartford. The town is bounded E. by the Housatonic River. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1982.
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

2023 - Here's a list of places to go and things to do in and around Sharon:
Audubon Center in Sharon:

Explore the miles of well-maintained trails through woodlands, wetlands, and fields.
Attend nature programs and bird-watching events offered by the Audubon Center.

Housatonic Meadows State Park:

Perfect for hiking and picnicking along the Housatonic River.

Enjoy fishing or take a scenic drive through the park.

Sharon Audubon Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic:

Learn about local wildlife and rehabilitation efforts.

Check for events and workshops to deepen your understanding of the area's fauna.
The Hotchkiss School's Esther Eastman Music Center:

Attend concerts and cultural events at this prestigious private school's music center.

Ellsworth Visitor Center at the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association:

Explore vintage machinery and artifacts that showcase Connecticut's industrial history.
Check for special events and exhibits.

Sharon Historical Society & Museum:

Immerse yourself in the town's history through exhibits and... Read MORE...