North Stonington
About North Stonington
Named in 1724 for the stony character of the hilly countryside, North Stonington was incorporated in 1807. Farms, mills, tanneries, iron works and cottage weaving contributed to a prosperous and renowned mercantile center in the 1800s. Changing times have left dairy farming the principal industry. North Stonington includes the settlements of Clarks Falls, Laurel Glen, Pendleton Hill, Ashwillet and the village of North Stonington, formerly known as “Milltown,” and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Through the hustle and bustle of everyday life, North Stonington still holds onto its small-town-America charm. Every year in early July, farmers and non-farmers alike gather for the North Stonington Agricultural Fair, the first major state fair of the season in Connecticut. The fair brings the long-lost, down-home, country feeling to life.
This popular four-day event draws people from all over New England. Its top features include a cooking contest, judging of crops and livestock, as well as the traditional oxen, horse and tractor pulls.
The town has a long history as a rural farming community. Many residents make their living off the land just as their ancestors did less than 20 years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Many people like to ride along Route 49. This beautiful country road meanders its way past historic houses, stone walls, pastures and magnificent views. The fields along the road were encampments during the Revolutionary War.
Directions
Exit 92 or 93 from I-95 or State Routes 2, 201, 49 and 184. North Stonington is 1.5 hours from Bradley International Airport and 45 minutes from TF Green Airport.
To: New London 12 miles
To: Norwich 12 Miles
To: New York City 140 miles
To: Providence 44 miles
To: Boston 93 miles