Connecticut Historical Society collection, 2012.312.288 Photograph by David Stansbury © 2003 ...

Map of the Town of Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut

SurveyorSurveyed by E. M. Woodford (American, 1824 - 1862)

DraftsmanDrawn by E. M. Woodford (American, 1824 - 1862)

PrintmakerLithographed by Friend & Aub (American, founded 1852)

PrinterPrinted by Wagner & McGuigan (American, 1845 - 1859)

Date1852

MediumLithography; black printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper mounted on fabric

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 30 1/2 x 38 3/4in. (77.5 x 98.4cm) Sheet (height x width): 33 x 40 3/4in. (83.8 x 103.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

Object number2012.312.288

DescriptionMap of the town of Goshen, Connecticut, with Norfolk to the north, Torrington and Winchester to the east, Litchfield to the south, and Cornwall to the west. The town is divided into twelve school districts but only ten districts are numbered. Roads, including the Sharon Turnpike and turnpike gate, streams,ponds, and hills are shown. Elevation is indicated by hachure marks. Names of property owners are indicated. Separate inset maps provide additional detail for Goshen Centre and West Goshen. Vignettes at left and right depict the first Congregational Church, the Methodist Episcopal Church, A. Miles and Son's Store, and the residences of the Reverend Lavalette Perrin, Moses Lyman, Giles Griswold, Erastus Lyman, General M. Cook, Milo Bartholomew, Cephus Ives, Cicero Collins, and Frederick Lyman.

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Label TextDuring the nineteenth century, most Connecticut towns were home to some form of industry, but Goshen, tucked away in the Litchfield Hills in the northwest corner of the state, remained primarily a rural agricultural community. Despite the presence of local clockmakers and a small cotton mill early in the nineteenth century, most people in Goshen were farmers, primarily dairy farmers. Goshen was long known for its butter and cheese. Sheep were also numerous, while other farmers grew fruits or vegetables for the market. Most businesses, like the sawmill, gristmill, blacksmith shop, and store existed to serve local residents.

NotesCartographic Note: One inch equals 100 rods

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