Colebrook, Connecticut
Population: 1,365
Located in Litchfield County
Settled in 1765, Colebrook is a hilly rural settlement of unspoiled residential country that looks much as it must have over a century ago. Originally, Colebrook was called "The Green Woods" because of the pines, hemlocks and Mountain Laurel, which cover the surrounding hillsides. The small town center contains a general store, town hall and church - all of which are on the National Registry of Historic Places. Colebrook is much less populous than neighboring towns, but that small size and the strong sense of community attract families. In the 1800's, industry moved into the area. Chair, paper, cider, hat, shingle, wagon, wooden dish and a manufacturing saw mill, all became a familiar part of Colebrook's life. The first saw mill was begun in the center of Colebrook. It was here, during the Revolutionary War, that Richard Smith, the "iron prince", built an iron furnace to take advantage of the excellent supply of wood and charcoal. In the 1800's twice as many people lived in Colebrook as do today. The population decreased after the Civil War, as people moved towards the cities to be near the modern conveniences. By the end of the century, Colebrook had become a quiet country town, much as it is today. Most homes in Colebrook are owned by full-time residents. It has its own grammar school. Teenagers attend a regional high school with residents of Norfolk, Barkhamsted and New Hartford. Courtesy of the Town of Colebrook
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