Canterbury [Windham County] Connecticut was settled in 1690 and set off from Plainfield and incorporated in 1702. It was named from Major Moses Mansfield. Originally called Ponde-town, its Indian name is Noubestuck.
Area, 40.2 sq. miles. Population, est., 4,690. Voting district, 1. Principal industries, agriculture and dairy products.
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- The Prudence Crandall Museum Includes three period rooms, changing exhibits on a variety of themes, a small research library available by appointment for in-house study, and a museum gift shop.
- Wright's Mill Farm Colonial farmstyle inn located in Canterbury offering information on its history, banquet facilities, hayrides, and Christmas trees for purchase.
- Canterbury Green Photo and brief description provided by TownGreens.com.
- Meeting House/Westminster Green Photo and brief description provided by TownGreens.com.
- Westminster Congregational Church One of the oldest continuing churches in Connecticut