Rocky Hill Historic Marker - Rocky Hill, CT
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 41° 40.065 W 072° 38.221
18T E 696717 N 4615585
The Rocky Hill Historic Marker is located at the intersection of Old Main Street and Riverview Road in Rocky Hill, CT
Waymark Code: WM1741Q
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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A two sided historical marker gives the history of Rocky Hill, CT. The marker is inscribed:

{Seal of the State of Connecticut}
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

ROCKY HILL

This area was first settled in 1650 as part
of Wethersfield and became known as Rocky
Hill because of the ridge that rises in the
northeast. In 1722 the village became
Stepney Parish of Wethersfield but attained
separate town status as Rocky Hill in 1843.
Early growth was linked with the Connecticut
River. The ferry to Glastonbury, still in
operation, was begun about 1655. Floods in
1700 changed the course of the river and
hindered travel upstream so that Rocky Hill
became the head of navigation for large
vessels. Around the present ferry landing
area was a busy shipyard and the chief port
of the region.

(continued on other side)

{Seal of the State of Connecticut}
STATE OF CONNECTICUT

ROCKY HILL

(continued from other side)

Trade was extensive with the West Indies;
privateers sailed from Stepney during the
Revolutionary War. Many old-time sea
captains' houses are still standing.
Maritime activity declined when the river was
dredged I the 1820's and ships could sail on
to Hartford. Agriculture has always been
important in Rocky Hill, where the
Connecticut River Meadows have been farmed
since the 17th century. The Connecticut
Valley Rail Road began service in 1871,
ushering in the modern era.

Erected by the Town of Rocky Hill
the Rocky Hill Historical Society
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1974

Marker Name: Rocky Hill

Marker Type: Urban

Date Dedicated / Placed: 1974

Additional Information: Not listed
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