Brookfield in Fairfield County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)

Brookfield

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 31, 2010

1. Brookfield Marker

Inscription. Brookfield
Parish of Newbury The land which comprises the geographical area of Brookfield belonged to the towns of Danbury, Newtown, and New Milford. In 1754 the Parish of Newbury was incorporated by decree of the General Assembly with boundaries and area similar to those of the town as it is today. In October, 1755 the Assembly approved as a site for the Newbury meeting house the location of the present Congregational Church. In 1788 the Parish of Newbury was incorporated as the Town of Brookfield, so named for the first pastor of the Congregational Church, the Reverend Thomas Brooks.
Erected by the Town of Brookfield
the Brookfield American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
and the Connecticut Historical Commission
1975

Erected 1975 by the Town of Brookfield, the Brookfield American Revolution Bicentennial Commission,the Connecticut Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1755.

Location. 41° 27.965′ N, 73° 23.264′ W. Marker is in Brookfield, Connecticut, in Fairfield County. Marker is at the intersection of Whisconier Road (Connecticut Route 25) and Obtuse Hill Road (

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Connecticut Route 133), on the right when traveling north on Whisconier Road. Located in front of the Brookfield Historical Society building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 Whisconier Road, Brookfield CT 06804, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. First Settlement 1710 (a few steps from this marker); Brookfield Veterans Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Space Shuttle Tire (approx. 4.6 miles away); Childhood Home of Capt. William D. Burnham (approx. 4.8 miles away); Bridgewater (approx. 4.8 miles away); Twin Red Oaks (approx. 4.8 miles away); Bridgewater Center (approx. 4.9 miles away); Bridgewater WW I Memorial (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookfield.

Also see . . .
1. Brookfield, Connecticut. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

2. History of Brookfield. Brookfield Historical Society website entry (Submitted on September 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 31, 2010

2. Brookfield Marker

The building behind the marker was built in 1876 as town hall. In 1975 it became the home of the Brookfield Historical Society.

The Brookfield Historical Society image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 31, 2010

3. The Brookfield Historical Society

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 971 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.