Talk:Ridgefield, Connecticut

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  • Verify: There are many unsourced items in the History section which need sources. laurap414 (talk) 20:56, 24 January 2008 (UTC)

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[edit] Rockwells and Lounsburys

I am unclear whether the Rockwells or the Lounsburys were the earlier of the two names in Ridgefield history. If anyone has access to "The History of Ridgefield" by George Rockwell, I would appreciate any additional detail. Note for researchers, this is an excellent history of the area and its families. --Zippy 06:09, 2 February 2006 (UTC)

I found out that there are two streets named for these families in Ridgefield: Rockwell Rd and a Lounsbury Rd. Also, the Ridgefield Community Center is on the National Historical Register as "The Lounsbury House." --Zippy 00:14, 22 September 2006 (UTC)
Rockwells were among the first settlers of the town, coming in 1708 or shortly thereafter. Lounsburys did not arrive until a century later. There are Rockwell descendants still living in town. Jack Sanders 11:06, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Hockey

Is the 05-06 hockey team really pertinent to this website? --User:68.54.114.88 18 Mar 2006

[edit] Messiness

There is a great deal of information in the article, but some of it seems disorganized. I don't know if the Nutmeg Festival warrants its own section of annual events, unless other annual events are added in the category (e.g. town parade). The information about the 2005 Rockefeller tree seems like it would be better placed in a trivia section instead of "institutions and attractions". Is the Conservatory of Dance really an institution like the Aldrich Museum. Its place in the article has the feel of an advertisement more than a local institution.

Blakelikejazz 00:48, 12 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cemetery

There are many unsourced items in the History section but I did not want to clutter it up with {{fact}} tags or a cleanup box. In particular however, I lived in Ridgefield for a long time but was never not aware of the cemetery which is referenced, so if someone could clarify where it is located (and that it exists) that would be appreciated.

The cemetary is located hust to the right as you enter Casagmo from main street —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vumba (talk • contribs) 02:09, 12 February 2008 (UTC)