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1. www.branford-ct.gov › HistoryHistory of Branford | Town of Branford, CT

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   History of Branford. In 1638 the New Haven Colony traded "eleven coats of trucking cloth and one coat of English cloth made in the English fashion" to the Mattabesec Indians for land known as Totokett (Tidal River). The first permanent settlement was established in 1644 when people from Wethersfield came to Totokett, later renamed Branford ...

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     The Branford Center Historic District, roughly bounded by...

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3. connecticuthistory.org › towns-page › branfordBranford - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project

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   The town of Branford, located in New Haven County, lies next to the Long Island Sound and includes the Thimble Islands. The first settlers of New Haven bought land from the area's Native peoples in 1638 and established Branford in 1644. In the mid-19th century, the railroad helped develop Branford’s industry, and from the 1850s.

4. www.branford-ct.gov › history › historic-districtsHistoric Districts | Town of Branford, CT

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   Dec 3, 2020 · The Branford Center Historic District, roughly bounded by Route 1, the Branford River, and Monroe and Kirkham Street, was the focus of early community life. Originally part of the New Haven Colony, the Town of Branford was settled in 1644 by a group of English settlers recruited from Wethersfield by the leaders of New Haven.

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5. www.oldmapsonline.org › en › Branford,_ConnecticutOld maps of Branford, Connecticut

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   Old maps of Branford, Connecticut on OldMapsOnline. Branford, Cheshire, N. Haven. 1893. D.H. Hurd & Co. 1:9k. 26. New Haven sheet.

6. greenerpasture.com › Places › DetailsHistory of Branford, Connecticut, USA - GREENERPASTURE

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   Sep 30, 2023 · 1839 - Branford Branford, Connecticut New Haven county. An uneven township, of strong soil, on Long Island Sound, about 7 miles E. from New Haven. Thimble islands and Indian islands lie within the limits of the town. Here are fish of various kinds, a small stream of water, a harbor, and some vessels engaged in the fishery. The town was settled ...

7. connecticuthistory.org › category › townsBranford - Connecticut History | a CTHumanities Project

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   Who settled in Branford?

   • In 1644, Branford was first settled in combination with New Haven by people from Wethersfield*. Mr. Abraham Pierson was chosen pastor.*

   History of the Colony of New Haven

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   When did Branford become a town?

   • The first permanent settlement was established in 1644 when people from Wethersfield came to Totokett, later renamed Branford after the town of Brentford in Middlesex County, England….. We thank the Branford Historical Society and local residents for their assistance in providing these materials. Copyright © 2019. Town of Branford, CT.

   History of Branford | Town of Branford, CT

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   Where is Branford CT located?

   • Guilford, CT: Guilford Keeping Society, 2016. The town of Branford, located in New Haven County, lies next to the Long Island Sound and includes the Thimble Islands. The first settlers of New Haven bought land from the area's Native peoples in 1638 and established Branford in 1644.

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   Where is Branford New Haven located?

   • The town of Branford, located in New Haven County, lies next to the Long Island Sound and includes the Thimble Islands. The first settlers of New Haven bought land from the area’s Native peoples in 1638 and established Branford in 1644.

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   What is bran'ford Connecticut known for?

   • Bran'ford, a post-town and watering-place of New Haven co, Conn., on Long Island Sound, and on the Shore Line Railroad, 8 miles E.S.E. of New Haven. It has 9 churches, a graded school, good hotels, extensive granite quarries, and an establishment for the manufacture of locks and malleable iron, in which together about 1000 men are employed.

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   How many people live in Branford Connecticut?

   • Population, 1423. Branford, a post-town and seaport in the above township, on the New Haven and New London railroad, 8 miles E. by S. from New Haven. The harbor, which is about 1 J mile S. W., is well protected from the sea, and of sufficient depth for vessels of over 300 tons.

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9. branfordhistoricalsociety.orgBranford Historical Society

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   THE HARRISON HOUSE MUSEUM, BARN & GARDENS. 124 Main Street Branford, CT 06405. (203) 488-4828. info@branfordhistoricalsociety.org. June thru September. Saturdays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. or by appointment. Admission is Free.