Title:
Stories of Bean Hill's origins humorous as well as historical
Author:
Rich Veilleux
Subjects:
Bean Hill
Norwich
Norwich
Object ID:
Scr-021-082
Object Name:
Scrapbook
Category:
8: Communication Artifact
Subcategory:
Documentary Artifact
Publisher:
Bulletin
Publication Place:
Norwich, CT.
Collection:
Indian and Colonial Scrapbook
Summary:
One origin of the name "Bean Hill", comes from the theory that the name was based on the area's bountiful bean crop. Another mentions the idea tha that the Mohegans buried the beans in long pits in the area to preserve the harvest and protect it from predators. Several other theories are mentioned. The boundaries and history of the area are highlighted. Many stories are told of the crimes and ghosts that have occured and been seen there. Interesting history of the area.
People:
Edgerton, Kate
Caulkins, Frances Manwaring
Gookin, Edmond Quincy
Williams, Charles
Caulkins, Frances Manwaring
Gookin, Edmond Quincy
Williams, Charles
Search Terms:
Bean Hill
Norwich
Norwich