Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc., relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . town house. MIDDLETOWN 509 loose stones of the Strait hills are granite, which is the prevalent stonefound southward through the county. In the Upper Houses, north ofthe city, is Prospect hill, so named from the fine view of the surround-ing country, particularly of the windings of Connecticut river, of thecity of Middletown, Chatham, &c. Just below the
Connecticut historical collections, containing a general collection of interesting facts, traditions biographical sketches, anecdotes, etc., relating to the history and antiquities of every town in Connecticut, with geographical descriptions . town house. MIDDLETOWN 509 loose stones of the Strait hills are granite, which is the prevalent stonefound southward through the county. In the Upper Houses, north ofthe city, is Prospect hill, so named from the fine view of the surround-ing country, particularly of the windings of Connecticut river, of thecity of Middletown, Chatham, &c. Just below the city, the Connec-ticut turns to the eastward. Two miles and a half below Middletowncity, the river being compressed to 35 rods, passes with considerableforce between the high and cragged fronts of the Strait hills. Besidesthe Connecticut, the township is watered by two small streams, calledWest and Little rivers. The former passes through Durham, and uniteswith the latter about two miles from the Connecticut, into which thewaters of these united streams are discharged, between the city and theUpper Houses. The soil in this township is favorable both for grainand grazing, is well adapted for fruit, and is generally rich and Public Buildings in the central part of Middletown. Middletown City was incorporated in 1784. It is a port of entry,and the chief town of Middlesex County. It is pleasantly situated, inLat. 41° 35 n. and Lon. 4° 15 e. of Washington, on the west bankof Connecticut river, 31 miles above its mouth, 15 miles south of Hart-ford, and 24 miles n. e. of New Haven. The population of the city in1830 was 2,965; including the town, 6,892. The site of the city isprincipally a gentle declivity, having a gradual ascent back from theriver. It is built mostly upon eight streets ; Main street, which is theprincipal one, runs north and south, and is about a mile in extent; it isbroad and level, and contains most of the public buildings, stores, &c. The above is a so
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