Norwalk in the Revolution

Burned by Tryon - 1779. Tier 2 - One sourced story.

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[Verified] On July 11, 1779, Tryon's force burned most of Norwalk - 130 homes, 87 barns, 2 churches, 4 mills - the third coastal town torched that week. - Connecticut State Library

[Verified] The town rebuilt, but many families received Firelands grants in Ohio as partial recompense for what they lost. - ConnecticutHistory.org

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