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Early Church Bell Founders

Church bells served many important functions in early New England. Consequently, skilled bellfounders in Connecticut found themselves in high demand.

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State Representative William A. O'Neill and State Senator David M. Barry

William O’Neill: Climbing Up the Political Ladder

Connecticut’s 84th governor, William Atchison O’Neill, was born in Hartford on August 11, 1930 but grew up in East Hampton.

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Columbite

The Industrial Might of Connecticut Pegmatite

Connecticut has a complex and compelling geologic legacy with substantial mineral riches, including pegmatite that has historically been a boon to industry.

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Lake Pocotopaug, East Hampton

Lake Pocotopaug Shapes the Growth of East Hampton

East Hampton is home to one of Connecticut’s largest inland bodies of water, Lake Pocotopaug.

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Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company

Bevin Brothers Helps Transform East Hampton into Belltown, USA

Home to 30 different bell manufacturers, the town of East Hampton is informally known as “Belltown, USA.”

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Intertwining Family Businesses

Emory Johnson, a farmer from Chatham, Connecticut, moved to East Haddam and operated one of the area’s most successful businesses of the late 19th century.

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Comstock covered bridge

The Comstock Bridge Brings East Hampton Residents Together

Over the Salmon River, the Comstock Bridge served as part of the main road between Colchester and Middletown for much of its existence.

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Over Time: East Hampton’s Historical Population

January 4, 2014 • Hide Featured Image, East Hampton

Census data, from colonial times on up to the present, is a key resource for those who study the ways in which communities change with the passage of time.

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