Directory of Vernon Resources

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Vernon [Tolland County] was formerly known as North Bolton and likely named from the home of George Washington at Mount Vernon. It was incorporated in 1808.

Area, 18.1 sq. miles. Population, 2000 Census, 28,063. Voting districts, 7. Principal industries, anodizing, metal surface treatments, bacteriological media production, communications equipment, fire retardant paints, dyeing and finishing of fabrics, plastics, tools and dies, woodworking.

The Town of Vernon and the City of Rockville were consolidated in July of 1965 and are collectively known as Vernon-Rockville. This includes the areas of Middlefield and Talcottville.

Vernon is part of the Capitol Region Metropolitan District in Connecticut.

Subcategories

• Arts and Entertainment
• Business and Economy
• Education
• Health
• Real Estate
• Recreation and Sports
• Shopping
• Society and Culture
• Travel and Tourism

Resources in This Category

• Recycle Program

  http://www.vernonct.com/recycle.htm
  Items which can be recycled with preparation instructions.

• South Windsor Kennel Club Home Page

  http://www.southwindsorkennelclub.org/
  AKC club in sponsoring an annual conformation show, located in Vernon.

• The Tower on Fox Hill

  http://www.vernonct.com/tower.htm
  Historic information on Memorial Tower, along with photos.

• Town of Vernon

  http://www.vernon-ct.gov/
  Town profile, annual report and municipal information.

• Town of Vernon Fire Department

  http://www.vernonfire.com/
  Fire, rescue, and EMS information.

• Vernon Government

  http://www.vernonct.com/govt.htm
  Roster of officials.

• Vernon's Tunnel

  http://www.vernonct.com/tunnel.htm
  One hundred eight foot keystone arch tunnel, built between 1846 and 1849 by masons and stonecutters.

• Vernon-Rockville, Connecticut

  http://www.vernonct.com/
  Gateway for the community offering information on real estate, local government, places of worship, recreation, and community calendar.

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