Experience 300 Years of Norwich History
The primary goal of this website is to educate the public about Norwich, Connecticut’s rich heritage and history spanning the 300-year period from 1659 to 1959. The site offers quick and easy access to an extensive collection of media, focusing on Norwich’s historical events, places, and other interesting tidbits.
This site is entirely free of charge
IconicNorwich.org features over 3,000 concise articles and numerous historical maps of Norwich. The articles are organized into more than 30 categories. The Bibliography connects you to thousands of historical web-based links from Norwich. Several quizzes, prepared presentations, and crossword puzzles are provided to enhance the learning environment.
You are invited to add or contribute to new or existing placemarks by filling out the form in the “Contribute Article” section.
Recent Updates to IconicNorwich.org
Posted a major to the Bibliography: Click Here
Updated the “Find Articles” search tables: Click Here
Added Book: Norwich History Never Gets Old: Click Here
Updated: 1803 Map of Norwich: Click Here
Added St. Patrick’s Cathedral Pamphlet: Click Here
Eliza Huntington Memorial Home
Norwich History … It Never Gets Old
Jedediah Huntington, born September 13, 1791, was a descendant of Deacon Simon Huntington, one of Norwich’s founding fathers. In June 1819, Eliza married Jedediah, and at the time of their marriage, she was 21, and Jedediah was 27.
Mr. and Mrs. Huntington lived together for more than fifty years, and celebrated their golden wedding in June 1869.
Eliza and Jedediah Huntington’s generous gift of property continues to benefit Norwich’s elderly today. The Eliza Huntington Memorial Home sits on land originally owned by Elijah Lathrop, a linseed oil mill operator at Yantic Falls. Ownership changed hands several times, but in 1832, Jonathan Dodge bought the parcel and built his home, with a Greek Revival Ornament above the front doorway.
In 1836, Jedediah Huntington purchased the property, the house, and the barn. He and Eliza lived in the home for thirty-five years.
The portraits of Eliza and Jedediah, shown here, are displayed proudly in the front living room of the Huntington Memorial Home today.
Click HERE to learn more about Eliza Huntington.
Click HERE to read previous “Norwich History … It Never Gets Old,” articles.
Eliza Wait Huntington & Jedediah Huntington
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Eliza Huntington Memorial Home
New “Norwich HIstory … It Never Gets Old,”
articles are posted here on Fridays
An historical fiction novel by Bob Dees about Norwich's 1850s Gold Mining Co.
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The IconicNorwich.org website was designed, developed, and is maintained by Bob Dees