Connecticut, Litchfield County, Terryville
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The Eli Terry Jr. Water Wheel is believed to be one of only two water wheels of its type in the United States. Originally it supplied power to the Terry Clock Shop located on this property. In the early 1830's the manufacture of locks began. By 1845 over one half million locks were made in Terryville. The business employed 38 people. By 1854 the Eagle Lock Company had been formed. Eagle Lock would eventually employ 1800 people. The company ceased operation in 1975.
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The Eli Terry Jr. Water Wheel is believed to be one of only two water wheels of its type in the United States. Originally it supplied power to the Terry Clock Shop located on this property. In the early 1830's the manufacture of locks began. By 1845 over one half million locks were made in Terryville. The business employed 38 people. By 1854 the Eagle Lock Company had been formed. Eagle Lock would eventually employ 1800 people. The company ceased operation in 1975.
(Industry & Commerce) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Thomaston’s Three Tower Clocks
In 1872 Seth Thomas Clock Company began manufacturing Tower Clocks. Considered to be a sample of high quality workmanship and an ingenious mechanical feat, Tower Clocks are an architecturally important finger-print of our past. 
Notice that this tree is hollow and 3/4 of the wood is dead. However, 1/4 of the tree refuses to die. The limbs on the tree are evidence of the living material still within. Higher up a double top reaches toward the sky. The tree itself continues to grow and produces cones. It is a prime example of the hardy redwood species.
Top marker: Welcome to Humboldt Redwoods State Park. As you travel either U.S. Highway 101 or the Avenue of the Giants for the next 32 miles, you will pass through the largest redwood park of all California State Parks. Preserved here are over 53,000 acres of magnificent forest containing some 17,000 acres of ancient redwoods.
These coast redwoods, the world’s tallest trees, reach heights of over 360 feet and live as long as 2,000 years. They represent a “living museum” of what was once the greatest forest on earth.
Bottom marker: The Avenue of the Giants Auto Tour: A 32-mile Scenic Highway that passes through dozens of dazzling redwood groves.
Paralleling Hwy 101 and the Eel River the “Avenue” is a scenic alternative through Humboldt Redwoods State Park and local communities.
Many delightful trails, picnic areas, swimming holes, campgrounds and park Visitor Center are just a few of the attractions. Come travel the world-famous Avenue of the Giant to taste the flavor of the redwoods.
Discovery the unique features of an old-growth redwood forest. Welcome to the Simpson-Reed Discovery Trail!
You are in the midst of an ancient redwood forest. Here, you will see trees of many ages that create a multi-layered forest ceiling or canopy. You will also see many large fallen trees in various stages of decay, and standing trees that are several hundred years old.
As you stroll along this ½ mile loop trail you will discover some of the special features of this old-growth redwood forest and experience the inspirational qualities that helped champion its protection.
Military route
In memory of the soldiers and sailors
Moonlight's Union cavalry brigade, with five guns and 1000 men, was driven from the Little Blue River by Marmaduke's and Shelby's 5000 Confederates of Price's army. Moonlight stopped here and was joined by Jennison's and Ford's brigades of Blunt's division with 10 guns and 2000 men. A defensive line was formed running north and south for a mile. Charges and counterchargers continued until 2 PM, when Blunt withdrew. Ford fought a series of delaying actions back into Independence, pursued by Shelby's dismounted troops.
