Norwich, Connecticut
Population: 36,117
Located in New London County
Norwich was founded in 1659 near a harbor created by the convergence of three beautiful rivers (Thames, Shetucket, and Yantic) by settlers from Old Saybrook led by Major John Mason and Reverend James Fitch. They purchased the land that would become Norwich from the local Native American Mohegan Tribe. In 1668, a wharf was established at Yantic Cove. Settlement was primarily in the three mile area around the Norwich town Green. The 69 founding families soon divided up the land in the Norwich town vicinity for farms and businesses. Recent developments in Norwich include the opening of Dodd Stadium which serves as home for the professional baseball team, Norwich Navigators, a state-of-the-art municipal ice skating rink, and a complete renovation of the City Hall. Norwich was founded in 1659 by settlers from Old Saybrook led by Major John Mason and Reverend James Fitch. They purchased the land that would become Norwich from the local Native American Mohegan Tribe. Today, Norwich is a thriving city with a stable population, wide range of municipal services, a modern industrial park, its own utility company, and a positive outlook for residential and business growth. Norwich was chosen as one the Paint Quality Institute's Prettiest Painted Places. Norwich is fortunate to have excellent examples of architecture from the colonial period, Federal, Georgian, several Victorian, Arts & Crafts to Modern. Homes here start at $250,000 and move on up from there, but most of the homes are on very large lots and you feel like you in the country when you drive up the driveway to the homes. Rich in history and the arts, Norwich is a mecca for people exploring history, sculpture, and fun attractions such as basketball, ice skating, boating, golf, miniature golf, walking trails, and professional baseball. The variety of attractions in Norwich provided something for everyone. All material reproduced with permission from The City of Norwich. Images and text copyright 2000 by The City of Norwich, all rights reserved.
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