Lanesville, Connecticut

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Lanesville is an unincorporated area in the town of New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States.[1]

History

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1867 New Milford Map - Lanesville inset

The establishment of what we now consider Lanesville is marked by the construction of the area's first gristmill, on the Still River in 1717.[2]Template:Rp For a time, the area was known as Pleasant Valley[3] but was eventually named Lanesville after prominent resident Jared Lane.[2]Template:Rp In the nineteenth century, Lanesville was a well-known district with a post office, one-room schoolhouse,[4] and railroad depot.[5]

Geography

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Bridge to Lanesville closed from Franks Ln

There has been limited access to the area since 2008, when the town closed off Lanesville Road from US Route 7.[6] This closure pleased the residents of Lanesville but left businesses struggling. The area is now almost completely residential as a result.[7] Traffic is also blocked on the other end of Lanesville Rd, where there are barriers to the bridge connecting Lanesville with Franks Ln and Harrybrook Park.

Parks and recreation

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