Norton
Norton by Lisa Ann Merrick, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on July 20, 2015, offers a detailed exploration of Norton Township’s history. This 130-page book presents a narrative that begins with Birdsey Norton, the township’s namesake, who never visited the area. The text recounts the early days of settlement, highlighting the contributions of pioneers like James Robinson and John Cahow, and describes the development of seven hamlets that formed the community.
Readers will find a rich collection of historical photographs and insights into the lives of early residents, local businesses, and the evolution of Norton from its inception to its recognition as a city. The book covers various aspects of community life, including shops, taverns, and schools, while also capturing the essence of the region’s history and culture. With a focus on the Midwest, this edition serves as a pictorial tribute to the township’s past and its significant milestones.
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Norton Township was named for proprietor and principal landowner Birdsey Norton, a wealthy merchant from Goshen, Connecticut. However, he never set foot in Norton–he died six years before the township was organized in 1818. Early settlers, the first of whom were James Robinson and John Cahow, carved their way through the wilderness to build on this fertile land. In its early form, Norton included seven small hamlets: Loyal Oak, Western Star, Sherman, Johnson’s Corners, Norton Center, Hametown, and New Portage. Each hamlet had its own unique shops, taverns, blacksmiths, and mills. These communities were home to familiar local names like Seiberling, VanHyning, Harris, Miller, Oplinger, and Breitenstine. By 1961, Norton had become recognized as a village, and by 1968 its growth warranted the designation of city. Early businesses, local schools and churches, aerial views, accidents, and intrigue can all be found within the pages of Images of America: Norton.
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