Gift of Houghton Bulkeley, 1953.5.147 © 2001 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Killingworth, Con.

ArtistDrawn by John Warner Barber American, 1798 - 1885

Dateprobably 1836

MediumDrawing; ink on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 8 x 12in. (20.3 x 30.5cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Houghton Bulkeley

DescriptionView of the central part of Clinton. At the bottom of the hill, the road crosses the Indian River. A shipyard, probably belonging to a member of the Buell family, with a vessel under construction is visible at the left, half-hidden behind the house with the picket fence. On the right is a tavern with an oval sign. In the background, the Congregational Church stands on Meeting House Hill.

Object number1953.5.147

NotesSubject Note: Preliminary drawing for Connecticut Historical Collections, John Warner Barber, New Haven, 1836. When Barber made his drawing, the village was known as Killingworth and was the most populous part of that town. It incorporated as Clinton in 1838.

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