Historic Tales of Bethel, Connecticut (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781609493578)

Bethel, Connecticut, was settled as early as 1700 in the rolling hills of northern Fairfield County. Rooted in hat manufacturing, the town offered many residents employment in the factories of the Hickocks, Judds and Benedicts. Bethel is also the birthplace of celebrated showman P.T. Barnum, who became an international celebrity yet never forgot his hometown. Now most noted for its picturesque downtown, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Bethel retains its small-town appeal while still offering accessibility to both New York City and Hartford. Join town historian Patrick Tierney Wild as he recounts the trials and triumphs that have given this New England town its charm, from the tumultuous days of the American Revolution to the early decades of the fast-paced twentieth century.

Author: Patrick Tierney Wild
ISBN-10: 1609493575
ISBN-13: 9781609493578
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2011
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d