History of Milford, Connecticut, USA

Milford, a banking post-township (town) and seaside resort of New Haven co., Conn., on Long Island Sound, at the mouth of the Wopewaug River, and on the New York, New Haven and Hartford R., 9 miles SW. of New Haven. It contains the Taylor Library, a fine memorial bridge, and a soldiers' monument, and has manufactures of straw goods, silver-plated ware, electrical supplies, etc. Pop. of the town in 1900, 3783.

Flagman Meets Death While Waving Signal to Stop Oncoming Train - Ill Fated Engineer, Rounding Curve at Fast Clip, Fails to See Sign.

New Haven, Conn., Feb. 23 - An investigation to ascertain the cause of the train wreck near Milford, in which nine persons were killed and scores injured, was begun by the Connecticut public utilities commission.

MR. ELWELL said that he was confident of finding out the cause and whose was the responsibility despite the fact that the engineer, the fireman and the flagman, the persons most intimately connected with the collision, were killed.

The dead are:
GEORGE C. ALLEN, Groton, Conn.
PATRICK CONNORS, New York.
W. R. CURTIS, engineer of train No. 6.
J. FRICK, Pullman porter, train No. 79.
J. FRY, Pullman porter, train No. 79.
MISS SUSAN R. HIGHLAND, New Haven.
E. L. McGINNIS, fireman.
G. L. TOURTELETTE, flagman, train No. 79.
Unidentified man, a passenger: Armenian, believed to be MARDERS HOVHANESSIAN.

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MILFORD, Mar. 19. Fanned by high winds, fire did considerable damage to a chimney on Smith's hotel at Milford Point early tonight, and would probably have resulted more seriously had not the firemen arrived in time to check it.

A still alarm was sent in to Chemical company, No. 3 of Myrtle Beach, which is two miles away, and when the firemen arrived on the scene, the chimney was a mass of flames. After a stubborn fight for a half hour, the blaze was extinguished.

The hotel is operated as a summer resort, and at the present is occupied by M. L. Warner and E. H. Ford.

On September 21st, a full hurricane of unknown force was churning northward in the waters off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. It was expected to follow a normal path and gradually curve northeast away from land, and was thought to be moving at a normal speed. “Instead,” wrote David Ludlum, “it followed a congenial atmospheric trough of low pressure and accelerated from a normal 30 to 40 m.p.h. rate to a final dash toward land at a pace in excess of 60 m.p.h.” At 3 p.m. local time, this major hurricane crossed Bellport, Long Island, New York (where a barometric pressure of 27.94 inches was recorded), then moved out over Long Island Sound before making a second landfall near Milford, Connecticut. The storm then tracked to the west of New Haven and up the Connecticut Valley through Massachusetts and Vermont. Blue Hill, Massachusetts, had wind gusts to 186 m.p.h. Accompanying its passage was a massive forest blowdown, widespread floods, extreme coastal destruction, and a record tide that...

...A circus touch was added to the list of freak accidents last November in Milford, when a car struck an esplanade, veered across the highway, mounted a sidewalk and retaining wall and turned a complete somersault, landing on four wheels. The driver received slight leg and shoulder bruises...

Silver Sands State Park: This beautiful beachfront park is one of Milford's main attractions. You can relax on the sandy shores, swim in the Long Island Sound, or take a walk along the boardwalk. There are also picnic areas and bird-watching opportunities, making it a perfect spot for a day outdoors.

Charles Island: Accessible by a sandbar at low tide from Silver Sands State Park, Charles Island is a fascinating place to explore. Legend has it that Captain Kidd buried his treasure here. Keep in mind that you need to time your visit with low tide to cross safely.

Downtown Milford: The town center is full of charming shops, restaurants, and cafes. Take a stroll along the historic streets, do some shopping, and enjoy a meal at one of the local eateries. You can also explore the Farmers' Market if you're in town during the summer.

Milford Audubon Center: If you're a nature lover, this center is a must-visit. It's located within the Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center and offers...