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 Thomaston Historical Marker - Thomaston, CT Posted by:  neoc1
N 41° 40.396 W 073° 04.514
18T E 660221 N 4615290
The Thomaston Historical Marker is located on Clay Street northwest of Main Street and behind the Opera House in Thomaston, CT.
Waymark Code: WM18YBF
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 10/23/2023
Views: 1
The Thomaston Historical Marker is a blue sign with white lettering. The double sided marker gives the history of Thomaston, CT. It is inscribed:
{Seal of the State of Connecticut}
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
THOMASTON
Originally part of the Farmington Proprietors'
purchase in 1684 of Mattatuck Plantation, the
Thomaston area achieved independence in 1739,
being set off as the Northbury Parish.
In 1780 Northbury and Westbury united to
form Watertown. By 1795 Northbury separated
again to become Plymouth, with the Thomaston
section designated "Plymouth Hollow."
Seth Thomas came to the Hollow in 1813 to
manufacture clocks on the present factory site.
His influence helped to route the Naugatuck
Railroad through Plymouth Hollow, linking it
with the growing brass center at Waterbury.
By 1856 Thomas was labeling his clocks with
"Thomas Town" as the place of manufacture.
(See other side)
{Coat of Arms of Connecticut}
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
THOMASTON
(Continued from other side)
On July 6, 1875, separation from
Plymouth was confirmed by the State
Legislature. Thomas Town became
Thomaston in memory of Seth Thomas
and his famous clocks. A century
later diversified industries, a sanitary
sewerage system, a new library,
modern schools and highways, special
housing for the elderly, and sectional
playgrounds exist. In addition an
attractive business center, seven
churches and several recreational
parks all indicate that Thomaston
has progressed beyond the dreams
of our forefathers.
Erected by the Town of Thomaston
the Thomaston Historical Society, Inc.
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1973
Marker Name: Thomaston
Marker Type: Urban
Date Dedicated / Placed: 1973
Additional Information: Not listed
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