FrontThe industry of northeastern
Connecticut had its earliest
beginnings in this area, Soon
after arriving in 1686 the early
settlers built a sawmill on a
small brook running into the
"Great Lake." Later several dams
along Sawmill Brook provided
power to mills and other small
businesses. In 1845, twine, cotton
batting, and over 6,000 wooden
tubs were manufactured here.
South Woodstock's manufacturing
era came to an end in 1866, when
the Warner Dam burst, destroying
three bridges, two factories and
damaging several businesses.
At the time of the Lexington
alarm in 1775 more volunteers came
from Woodstock than any other town
in Connecticut. Mrs. Samuel
McClellan planted elms on this
common to commemorate that event.
In 1859 the Woodstock
Agricultural Society held its
first fair here and in the vestry
of the Baptist Church, The Fair
moved to its present site in 1870.
A time capsule buried here by
The Woodstock Public School
students and The Tercentenary
Committee, is to be opened A.D. 2086
For Woodstock's 400th anniversary.
Donated by Linemaster Switch Corp. October 23, 1986
In celebration of Woodstock's 300 anniversary
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