[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13373]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               275TH ANNIVERSARY OF CORNWALL, CONNECTICUT

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 29, 2015

  Ms. ESTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 275th 
anniversary of Cornwall, Connecticut.
  This weekend, Cornwall will begin its celebration of this historic 
milestone. Over the past 275 years, Cornwall has stayed true to its 
roots as a small agricultural New England town. Its rich history has 
endured and remains evident in its rolling farmlands and colonial era 
architecture.
  Though small in size, the town of Cornwall has been making a big 
impact since it was incorporated in 1740. During the 1800s, Cornwall's 
rich natural resources made it an ideal location for iron production. 
Two of Cornwall's iron firms formed part of the nationally recognized 
Salisbury Iron District. Cornwall is also home to the historic Covered 
Bridge. Built in 1864, this is one of the last standing covered bridges 
in Connecticut, and is still functional today. The bridge serves as an 
enduring symbol of Cornwall's rural New England legacy.
  Cornwall exemplifies the type of small agricultural community on 
which our country was built. As we have grown as a nation, this 
community has continued to demonstrate its ability to adapt and 
prosper. I am honored to represent Cornwall in Congress.
  Congratulations to Cornwall on its 275th anniversary.

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