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Scott’s Rock: Legend, Landscape, and Local Memory in Cheshire, Connecticut
Cheshire Today
Scott’s Rock—also known locally as “Big Rock”—is one of Cheshire, Connecticut’s most evocative natural landmarks. Situated in the South
area, this massive geological formation is more than an impressive remnant of the last Ice Age. It is a place where geology, colonial history, folklore, and community memory intersect, making it one of the town’s most enduring points of interest.
Richard Smith
Dec 25, 20254 min read


Birdsey Booth Norton: A Steady Hand in Cheshire’s Town History
Cheshire Today
Birdsey Booth Norton (1892–1954) stands as one of the most influential local public figures in the history of Cheshire, Connecticut. Though not widely known beyond town borders, his impact on the community was profound and enduring. Serving as Cheshire’s First Selectman for an extraordinary 24 years, Norton helped guide the town through some of the most transformative decades of the twentieth century.
Richard Smith
Dec 25, 20253 min read
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