Rocky Hill

Rocky Hill (HMV2O)

Location: Rocky Hill, CT 06067 Hartford County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 40.065', W 72° 38.221'

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Rocky HillThis 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.
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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

Details

HM Number	HMV2O
Tags	Colonial Era, Settlements and Settlers
Year Placed	1974
Placed By	The Town of Rocky Hill, the Rocky Hill Historical Society, the Connecticut Historical Commission
Marker Condition	No reports yet
Date Added	Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 7:45am PDT -07:00

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UTM (WGS84 Datum)	18T E 696717 N 4615585
Decimal Degrees	41.66775000, -72.63701667
Degrees and Decimal Minutes	N 41° 40.065', W 72° 38.221'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds	41° 40' 3.90" N, 72° 38' 13.26" W
Driving Directions	Google Maps
Area Code(s)	860
Closest Postal Address	At or near 675-677 Old Main St, Rocky Hill CT 06067, US
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