Mansfield Center in Tolland County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Mansfield
Photographed By Alan M. Perrie, October 13, 2016
1. Mansfield Marker (Front)
The area that became Mansfield was included in land acquired by sixteen residents of Norwich and nearby towns from Mohegan Indian chief Joshua, son of Uncas. This tract was incorporated as the town of Windham in 1692. At that time the families of Samuel Hide, Jonathan Hough, and John Royce were living at Pond Place, later named Mansfield Center. Partly because of hazards encountered in crossing the “bad and dangerous” Natchaug River, differences arose about location of the meetinghouse. In May, 1702 Joseph Hall, representing Windham, petitioned the General Assembly to divide Windham into two towns.
This was granted under certain conditions: the new town must pay arrears of parish taxes and continue supporting the Windham Church until Mansfield secured “an able orthodox minister of the gospel.” In May, 1703 the General Assembly defined the boundaries of Mansfield.
Following establishment of the First Church of Christ at Mansfield Center in 1710, the population grew so rapidly that before long the town was divided into north and south parishes, and the Second Congregational Church of Mansfield was established in 1744. By 1774 Mansfield had 2,466 inhabitants. The estimated population in 1974 was 20,000.
Erected 1975 by Town of Mansfield, the Mansfield Historical Society,
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1692.
Location. 41° 46.128′ N, 72° 11.749′ W. Marker is in Mansfield, Connecticut, in Tolland County. It is in Mansfield Center. Marker is on Warrenville Road (Connecticut Route 89) half a mile north of Route 195, on the right when traveling north. This marker is in front of the Mansfield Public Library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 54 Warrenville Road, Mansfield Center CT 06250, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mansfield World War I Monument (approx. 2 miles away); Mansfield World War II Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Capt. Harold L. Lewis Jr. U.S.A.F. (approx. 3.3 miles away); The Eight Patriots (approx. 3.3 miles away); VFW Post 9800 Veterans Monument (approx. 3.3 miles away); Staff Sgt. John V. Morascini (approx. 3.7 miles away); 604 Gilbert (approx. 3.7 miles away); First Step, Fallen Friend (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mansfield.
Also see . . .
1. Mansfield Center. (Submitted on March 14, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
2. Mansfield. (Submitted on March 14, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Alan M. Perrie, October 13, 2016
2. Mansfield Marker (Back)
Photographed By Alan M. Perrie, October 13, 2016
3. This marker is located in front of the Mansfield Public Library
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 14, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 14, 2017, by Alan M. Perrie of Unionville, Connecticut. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
