History of East Hampton, Connecticut, USA

1767 - (East Hampton, CT) - First called Chatham, the town incorporated in 1767.

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1819 - Chatham
Chatham is a flourishing post town, pleasantly situated upon the east side of Connecticut river, opposite Middletown, and 17 miles from Hartford; bounded on the north by Glastenbury, on the east by Marlborough and Colchester, on the south by East-Haddam and Haddam Neck, belonging to the town of Haddam, and on the west by Connecticut river.

The township has an average length of 9 miles, from north to south, and is more than 6 miles in breadth from east to west, comprising an area of about 56 square miles. The interior of the township is rough and broken, consisting of granitic hills, interspersed with inconsiderable vales. Upon Connecticut river, there is a considerable tract of alluvial, back of which, for nearly a mile, is an undulating argillaceous district, handsome and fertile, and corresponding with the geological character of the country upon Connecticut river. The termination of this tract forms the boundary between the argillaceous and granitic districts.

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East Hampton-based Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Co. has been producing bells of all kinds since its founding in 1832.

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1854 - East Hampton
East Hampton, a post-village in Middlesex county, Connecticut, 18 miles S. E. from Hartford.
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 - East Hampton
East Hamp'ton, a post-village of Middlesex co., Conn., in Chatham township, on the Air-Line division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, 9 miles E. of Middletown. It has 3 churches, a graded school, and manufactories of bells and silk-goods. Pop. about 1000. Here is an iron bridge or viaduct 1200 feet long and 140 feet high.
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

1915 - Chatham renamed East Hampton

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1916
East Hampton, a post-village of Middlesex co., Conn., on the New York, New Haven and Hartford It.. 9 miles E. of Middletown. It has manufactories of bells, bicycle-saddles, novelties, etc. Pop. about 2200.
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 and around East Hampton:
Air Line State Park Trail:

Enjoy a scenic walk or bike ride along the Air Line State Park Trail. It's a former railroad line turned into a picturesque trail.

Sears Park:

Head to Sears Park for a day of family fun. This park offers a beach, picnic areas, and a playground for the kids.

Connecticut River:

Explore the Connecticut River. You can take a boat tour or simply relax by the riverbanks.

Chatham Historical Society Museum:

Dive into the local history at the Chatham Historical Society Museum. Learn about the town's past through exhibits and artifacts.

Day Pond State Park:

If you love the outdoors, Day Pond State Park is perfect for hiking and picnicking. The serene pond adds to the charm.

Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park:

For a bit of adventure, visit the Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park. It offers activities like zip-lining, rock climbing, and swimming in a water-filled quarry.

Angelico's Lake House:

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