Here's a map of former, major stagecoach routes and major inter-town highways in CT. The map is not exhaustive, but it shows CT before many "newer" towns were formed/incorporated and gives a good sense for how development was prioritized.UnitDogeX t1_iufpd54 wrote
dang Fairfield was big, I now live in modern day Fairfield
CTHistory42 OP t1_iug4d08 wrote
Fairfield was one of the first settlements in CT - and yes, it was huge and gave up land to form a number of its (today) neighboring towns.
UnitDogeX t1_iujjrv1 wrote
Yeah, but I just wonder how come they break up into smaller towns and stuff.
CTHistory42 OP t1_iujl1zf wrote
In those days, the primary reason was that it was too long of a horse and buggy ride on Sunday to attend church - or, during the week, to do business.
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