Middlebury in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Julius and Augusta Bronson Farm

— Town of Middlebury Greenway 2005 —

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 2, 2010

1. Julius and Augusta Bronson Farm Marker

Inscription. This old house was once part of the Julius and Augusta Bronson Farm. The family of Samuel and Sarah Fenn owned it from 1887 to 1923. This house was purchased by the Blick Family in 1936 and the Middlebury Garage was established in 1937. The house served as a home and business for the family and in the late 1960's it was reconstructed to expand the garage. Its foundation still remains. This picture was taken in the early 1900's.

Erected 2005 by Town of Middlebury.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 41° 31.987′ N, 73° 7.434′ W. Marker is in Middlebury in Naugatuck Valley Region, Connecticut. It is at the intersection of North Street and Middlebury Road (Connecticut Route 64), on the left when traveling north on North Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middlebury CT 06762, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley,

on the Connecticut Shoreline,

and in Greater New Haven.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Haven County

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rochambeau Route 1781 – 82 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Middlebury Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away); Middlebury Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Middlebury (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bissel's Store, Middlebury Station

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); The Middlebury Fire House (approx. one mile away); The Trolley (approx. one mile away); Lake Quassapaug Station (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middlebury.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 2, 2010

2. Julius and Augusta Bronson Farm Marker

In the background is the Middlebury Garage

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,185 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.