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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DL7_the-danbury-court-house_Danbury-CT.html
Danbury's first courthouse was built in 1785; complete with old stocks and whipping posts near the front entrance. These were dispensed with when the city's second courthouse was built in 1824. Civic events and elections were held in the courthous…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CTE_schools-and-education_Danbury-CT.html
Since its earliest days, the importance of education has been at the forefront of the development of the community. In 1763 the will of Comfort Starr left 800 pounds "for the support of a perpetual school in the centre of town." By 1769, a School …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CTD_elmwood-park_Danbury-CT.html
In 1801, Mr. Major Starr donated the land necessary to take a large curve out of Main Street on condition that it serve as a permanent common. To this end, residents from the southern end of the street raised their own funds and created Elmwood P…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CTC_the-circus-comes-to-town_Danbury-CT.html
Danbury was home to several early pioneers of the American circus in the mid 1800s. In fact, Aaron Turner, proprietor of one of the earliest American traveling shows, was actually P.T. Barnum's mentor. From 1836 to 1838, Barnum traveled with Aaro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CTB_industrial-strength-danbury_Danbury-CT.html
The artificers, who produced and distributed goods for the army during the American Revolution, may have fueled the start of Danbury's early manufacturing activities. During the years following the war, Danbury began its transition from a primari…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CTA_diversity-in-danbury_Danbury-CT.html
The start of the 20th century saw a continual influx of newcomers to Danbury. A religious census taken in 1916 showed that 27 nationalities and 20 creeds were represented among the 22,533 residents of the town. The 1910 census shows that a majori…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQC_19th-20th-century-immigrants_Danbury-CT.html
the potato famine of 1846-1851 brought large numbers of Irish immigrants to town. Many purchased homes in the Town Hill neighborhood and St. Peter Church became a focal point for the community. Germans immigrants were the first major group to spe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQB_early-arrivals_Danbury-CT.html
The first eight families arrived here in 1685; full of hope as they embarked on a new life filled with opportunity. Others soon joined them in this flourishing settlement in a newly born colony. Most of Danbury's inhabitants, prior to the start …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQA_farming-agriculture_Danbury-CT.html
During the colonial period, agriculture was the principal occupation in Danbury. The daily tasks of our early settlers included clearing land, raising cattle, growing wheat, rye, corn, beans and squash. Broad flat tracts of fertile ground in plac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CQ9_inventions-innovations_Danbury-CT.html
Over 300 patents were issued to residents of Danbury between 1800 and 1890, one of the earliest was issued to D. Hoyt in 1838 for a door hinge. Many inventions can be attributed to progress and practical conveniences including an oven, a clothes…