Newington Historical Marker - Newington, CT
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The Newington Historical Marker is located on the middle of the Center Green in Newington, CT.
Waymark Code: WM17DGM
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 02/01/2023
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The Newington Historical Marker is a single sided blue sign with white lettering set on an upright concrete base. The sign contains the timeline for history of the town of Newington. The marker is inscribed:
{Seal of the State of Connecticut}
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
NEWINGTON, CONNECTICUT
1636 – Newington valley used by Wethersfield settlers as a source for pipe staves, building materials and pasture lands. Pipestave Swamp, Cow Plain and West Farms were early names for the area.
1671 – Land first divided among 76 Wethersfield householders. (The Mile – in – Breadth).
1677 – Permanent settlement in Newington began with the establishment of a sawmill at Mill Pond Falls.
1721 – Town legally named Newington (New Meadow Town) by the General Assembly of Connecticut.
1754 – Permanent boundaries of Newington established.
1871 – Newington incorporated on July 10, 1871.
1966 – Town Manager-Council form of government introduced.
1971 – Newington Centennial Anniversary observed.
The Connecticut Historical Commission
The Newington Centennial Commission
1971