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Local Information for Branford, CTLatitude: 41.278796 -- Longitude: -72.813184Other Area Cities: Hamden New Haven North Haven Orange Branford East Haven West Haven Woodbridge Madison Wallingford Enter our Photo Sweepstakes and Win $200 for your Branford photos!
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Submit your photos of Branford and become eligible to win $200. Click Here for details. An area called "Totoket" which became Branford was part of the land bought from the Mattabesech Indians in 1638 by the first settlers of New Haven. The Dutch set up a trading post at the mouth of the Branford River in the 1600s. That's the source of the name "Dutch Wharf." [1] The town's name is said to be derived from the town of Brentford, England. Early settlers were largely farmers, but with an accessible port there were also a trade in lumber, livestock, brooms and produce -- all traded for molasses and rum from the West Indies.[1] The town grew during the 18th and 19th centuries. In the late 18th century, the first shoreline community was settled -- Stony Creek. Indian Neck, Pine Orchard were also settled, but none of those settlements were permanent until the mid-19th century.[1] In 1852, the railroad came to town, bringing new business, including Branford Lockworks, Malleable Iron Fittings Company and the Atlantic Wire Company. -- Source: Wikipedia.com Visit US Census |
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