Legendary locals of Southbury, Connecticut / Virginia Palmer-Skok.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palmer-Skok, Virginia., Author.

Series:

Images of America.

Images of America

Legendary locals

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Southbury (Conn.)--Biography--Portraits.

Southbury (Conn.).

Southbury (Conn.)--History--Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (127 pages) : chiefly illustrations.

Other Title:

Legendary locals of Southbury

Southbury, Connecticut

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Legendary Locals is an imprint of Arcadia Pub., [2013]

Summary:

The town of Southbury was incorporated in 1787. It was a mere 50 years after the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock that the original 15 families were drawn to the promise of religious freedom in what was then known as Ancient Woodbury. Descendants of these families and subsequent individuals have called the town their home: community activists fighting the establishment of the German Bund; writers such as Gladys Tabor; celebrities such as Ed Sullivan and Victor Borge; artists, community leaders, educators, businesspeople, and ordinary folks. All have left indelible marks on the rich fabric of this beautiful New England community with the town seal "Unica Unaque," translated as "The One and Only."

Contents:

They came before us

Patriots, veterans, and town heroes

Creative spirit

Having fun

Getting down to business

Community spirit

Popular vote

Ring the school bell.

Notes:

Includes index.

OCLC:

883634595