Roxbury Connecticut 06783

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Roxbury, whose Indian name was “Shepaug”, a Mohegan name signifying “rocky water”, was settled about the year 1713. Originally a part of Woodbury, the town was incorporated in October 1796.

Roxbury Station, ca. 1905Mine Hill, and its minerals have been associated with Roxbury since the middle of the 18th Century. A silver mine was opened here and was later found to contain spathic iron, specially adapted to steel making and a small smelting furnace was built. The abundance of granite found in many of Mine Hill’s quarries provided the building material for the ore roaster and blast furnace, as well as for such world wonders as the Brooklyn Bridge and Grand Central Terminal in New York City.

Looking for Count Dracula? You probably won’t find him here in Roxbury CT but you will find Transylvania Road off Route 67. This is picturesque, rural Connecticut. The town of Roxbury includes; Judds Bridge, Roxbury Station, Minor Brook, and Roxbury Falls.

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Roxbury Connecticut Town Guide

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Incorporated: 1796
County: Litchfield
Roxbury, CT Population:
2010: 2,327

GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.3307
Longitude: -73.1809

Roxbury CT Local Information
Roxbury Police Dispatch: 860-354-0089
Roxbury Fire Department: 860-354-5921
Ambulance Service: 911
Town Hall Telephone: 860-354-3328

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