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Few-Information7570 t1_iu95h48 wrote

They also used to run a lot of stage coaches through western Connecticut and down to Norwalk and other shore towns. There the passengers would board ferries for points south. Like Manhattan. This is why you see taverns along old stage coach routes. It’s also partially why you can sometimes find chunks of anthracite coal along the states beaches. Fuel for the ships, ferries, and barges plying the waters.

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CTHistory42 OP t1_iub2wys wrote

You clearly know your stagecoach history!

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Few-Information7570 t1_iub4x3v wrote

I don’t think I know this stuff near as well as you! But I’ll def take the compliment.

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CTHistory42 OP t1_iud6u6t wrote

Here's a route map from the old days ... hope this copy & paste works

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Few-Information7570 t1_iudk7le wrote

Not seeing a paste. However I know quite a few posters here would love to see it. Perhaps make it into a linked post?

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CTHistory42 OP t1_iuebijd wrote

Yeah, I was afraid that might not work. Snowing my ignorance now: how do I go about making a "linked post?" I haven't done that before. Thanks for any guidance.

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Few-Information7570 t1_iuecp2j wrote

If you create a new post you can either upload the image or provide a link to the website and Reddit takes care of hyperlinking.

I hope you figure it out. I grew up in Connecticut and have always loved our history. It is one of the reasons I studied history among other subjects in college.

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CTHistory42 OP t1_iueejvq wrote

I have a JPEG, so I'll create a new post and label it as such. Thanks!

While I didn't study history in college, I have always had a passion for it and CT history is indeed amazing!

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Few-Information7570 t1_iuefb7m wrote

That’s great. I know a few folks here are fascinated by our transit networks which of course as a start in stage coach routes which also likely followed Indian trails.

I love your posts and I hope others do too. Such a great service to teach people out history.

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