Town of Pomfret, Connecticut, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
N 41° 51.558 W 071° 59.890
19T E 251140 N 4638501
This Town of Pomfret pictorial sign is located on the Pomfret Town Hall building. It depicts an Indian in the woods, presumably the Indian Chief Owaneco.
Waymark Code: WM9J7T
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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An historical marker on the grounds of the town hall includes the following history:

"The Town began as the “Mashamoquet Purchase,” 15,100 acres bought by twelve proprietors in 1686 from James Fitch of Norwich, who had acquired it from the Indian sachem, Owaneco. In 1713 the Town was incorporated and named for Pontefract in Yorkshire, England."

Pomfret is a small town in Windham County, Connecticut, USA. The town's population was 3,798 at the 2000 census.
Occasion Commemorated: Acquisition of the town property from the Indian Chief Owaneco

Location: Pomfret Town Hall

Plaque: no

Construction Material: Painted Wood

Artist: No

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Sign Date: Not listed
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