The document summarizes 5 historically significant spots in Mansfield, Connecticut. These include the Gurleyville Grist Mill, which is the only stone mill of its kind in the state and has an unusual basement water wheel. It also discusses the Mill Village along the Natchaug River where mills operated in the 1700s-1800s and guns were manufactured during WWI. Another site is Mansfield Hollow Village which is on the National Register of Historic Places. It then outlines the Mansfield State Training School and Hospital which was established in 1917 and closed in 1993. Finally, it mentions the Altnaveigh Inn & Restaurant which was built in 1734 and used as an inn for much of the 20th century, and the

1. 5 Historically Significant Spots in Mansfield By Grace Malloy

2. Gurleyville Grist Mill Only stone mill of its kind in Connecticut Located on Fenton River Large water wheel located in basement, which is unusual for gristmills. Photos by Grace Malloy

3. Mill village along Natchaug River Mills operated throughout 1700’s and 1800’s. Brass primers for guns manufactured in Kirby Mill during World War I Village of Mansfield Hollow is on the National Register of Historic Places Mansfield Hollow Photo by Grace Malloy Photo courtesy: http://www.mansfieldct-history.org/mansfield_hollow_mills.shtml Photo courtesy: http://www.mansfieldct-history.org/mansfield_hollow_mills.shtml

4. Mansfield State Training School and Hospital Established 1917 when it merged with Connecticut Colony for Epileptics Institution for mentally challenged and epileptics By 1932, there were 1,070 residents Closed in 1993 Photos by Grace Malloy

5. Altnaveigh Inn& Restaurant Jon Sargeant, leading citizen of Mansfield, gave 120 acres to his son, Isaac. Built house in 1734 (year recorded on beam in attic) For much of 20th century, it was used as an inn and restaurant Photo by Grace Malloy Photo courtesy of www.altnaveighinn.com

6. Eagleville Schoolhouse Photo by Grace Malloy Built during the summer of 1837 First teacher hired to teach an 8-week term for $10. At time school included 8 grades, and at other times it included only 3. Closed in 1952 when Annie E. Vinton Elementary School was built Photo courtesy of http://www.joshuaslandtrust.org/about-us/eagleville_schoolhouse.html

7. Sources: www.joshuaslandtrust.org/gristmill.html www.mansfieldct-history.org/mansfield_hollow_mills.html www.cslib.org/archives/finding_aids/RG170_001.html www.altnaveighinn.com/history.htm www.joshuaslandtrust.org/about-us/eagleville_schoolhouse.html Photo courtesy of mansfieldct.gov