Easton and Redding Connecticut
Introduction
Did you know that Helen Keller lived in Easton, CT toward the end of her life? Or did you know John Read lived in Redding, CT? This is surprising to me because I live in the Easton/Redding area. In this book, you will learn about Redding and Easton during colonial times, and you also will be learning about the town of Easton today.
What was Redding like in the Colonial Times
John Read lived in Redding for a bit. He lived in Lonetown Manor (his home’s name) while he lived in Redding. In 1767, the Connecticut General Assembly included the town as Redding. Most people that lived in England left to escape religious freedom. In 1667, The Connecticut Colony ordered a survey of the boundary of Stratford and Fairfield to settle land disputes. This is because they did not want Easton and Redding part of their town. Also,the early settlers were Pilgrims and Puritans who were Calvinists, followers of Protestant John Calvin.
What was Easton like in the Colonial Times
Easton was first settled in 1775. Fun Fact: Easton was part of Fairfield. In 1845, Easton was not included . Easton’s Snow’s Farm, has been in Easton for over a 100 years! Also Helen Keller settled in Easton toward the end of her life. A lot of the churches are founded by Puritans. A bunch of the people that lived in Easton, believed in religious freedom. Also, religious/political alignment shaped battles over the land and control of the laws. In 1670-1671, the natives Crecroes and James, another native Sachem, the chief, signed a deed with the town of Fairfield and the Pequannock signed simpler deeds with Fairfield and Stratford.The Stratford purchase included what is now Bridgeport, Shelton, Trumbull, Monroe, and eastern Easton. The Fairfield purchase included what is now northern Fairfield, Easton, Weston, and southern Redding.
Easton Today
Easton is a quiet town that has no street lights, shopping malls. Easton has briefly changed in years, only houses have been added and better plumbing in the old houses. Did You Know, that Easton is on the National Register Of Historic places? Easton’s, Helen Keller Middle school was named after Helen Keller, obviously. Surprising, there is only one restaurant called the Blue Bird Inn
Conclusion
In this article you learned about the Towns of Redding and Easton and Easton today. It’s a surprise to me that Easton and Redding has lasted so long. I hope you enjoyed this article and some fun facts. Also think about this, what do you think the route was to get to Easton and Redding?
