Directory of Shelton Resources

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Shelton [Fairfield County] was incorporated from Stratford in 1789 and named for Edward N. Shelton. Its former name is Hungtinton and its Native American name is "Quorum".

Area, 31.9 sq. miles. Population, 2000 Census, 38,101. Voting districts, 4. Principal industries, manufacture of abrasive cut off wheels, air pollution control equipment, asphalt, blow mold plastic products, computer systems, cutlery, cutting tools, electronic optical instruments, electronic relays, electroplate parts, eyelet setting tools, gauges, label manufacturing, manicure implements, metal stampers, postage systems, screwdrivers, silicone and rubber molded products, steel molds, swiss army knives, telephone equipment, therapy systems, x-ray equipment and wooden reels.

Shelton includes the area which is still called Huntington.

Subcategories

• Business and Economy
• Health
• Real Estate
• Recreation and Sports
• Society and Culture
• Travel and Tourism

Resources in This Category

• Aero View of Shelton in 1919

  http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/map_item.pl?data=/gmd378/g3784/g3784s/pm000950.sid&style=gmd&itemLink=D?gmd:39:./temp/~ammem_Cm5G::&title=Aero+view+of+Shelton,+Connecticut+1919.+
  Panoramic bird's-eye view of town in 1919, from the Library of Congress Geography and Map Division.

• City of Shelton

  http://www.cityofshelton.org/
  Municipal site with information on city government, public works, public safety, education, boards and commissions.

• Elizabeth Shelton School

  http://www.sheltonpublicschools.org/
  Lunch menu, bus routes, FAQs and staff information.

• Global Vacation Travel Packages

  http://www.globalvacationtravelpackages.com/
  Specializing in off-the-beaten-path travel worldwide.

• Hilton Garden Inn

  http://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/connecticut/hilton-garden-inn-shelton-HVNSHGI/index.html
  Information on accommodations, amenities, services and meeting facilities.

• Shelton Land Conservation Trust, Inc.

  http://www.sheltonlandtrust.org/
  Descriptions of protected properties, newsletter, membership application, and meeting announcements.

• Shelton, Connecticut

  http://electronicvalley.org/shelton/history.html
  History and information on civic groups, government, and municipal services.

• The Spirit of Shelton

  http://www.electronicvalley.org/shelton/index.html
  Information and background of Shelton from past to present.

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