Northfield Litchfield
Northfield is an unincorporated village in the town of Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut. The village of Northfield resides in the southeastern corner of Litchfield.
It is the home of the former Northfield Knife Company, which was founded in 1858 and ceased operations in 1926. The factory resided directly across the street from what is known as Knife Shop Dam. The foundations of the original knife factory still remain, and were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. Both Northfield Pond and the Knife Shop Dam are part of Humaston Brook State Park. This undeveloped 141 acre state park provides visitors with both hiking and fishing opportunities.
Northfield was the home of:
J. Howard Catlin, who in partner with his brother Franklin built the Northfield Knife Company into one of the most popular knife makers in the world.
Albert M. Turner, who was the first secretary of the Connecticut Park and Forest Commission, serving in that capacity from 1914 to 1941. He directed the initial acquisition and development program for state parks and forests, establishing the framework of the system as it is known today. Of particular significance were his untiring efforts to secure and develop three shoreline state parks, Sherwood Island, Hammonasset, and Rocky Neck.
William L. Gilbert, one of the foremost clock makers of 19th-century Connecticut and a Northfield native.
The village of Northfield has its own Postal Zip Code, 06778, but has no operating Post Office. The Gilbert Library is located at 38 Main Street. The library was founded by the estate of William L. Gilbert.
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