Walton Historical Society

Around Town

By the library in Walton there is a large rock that has a brass plaque on it. What does the first line on the plaque say?
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Many years ago a covered bridge was built on Bridge Street. Can you find the historical sign and tell us what year the bridge was built?
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What is the name of a historic area downtown? (Hint – it has a sign with its name on it.)
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There is an old railroad tunnel located outside of town. Do you know where this tunnel is located and what the name of the tunnel is? (Hint – if you have a 2011 Walton Historical Calendar you may find the answer.)
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Can you name the large red brick building with an entrance that looks like a bridge to the front door?
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What was the name of the first pioneer women to touch soil in Walton? (Hint: find the sign near Griswold Street.)
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Many of the early settlers chose this area to build their homes. Many of Walton first roots took place here - the first town meeting, first official church building, first tannery, first ashery, first tavern, first wagon shop and first shoe shop? (Hint – they called it upland or the north part of town – it has two words.) Do you know what we call it today?
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This formation is egg shaped, water worn, and rounded. There is no other like it in this locality, the nearest formation is said to be in the Saguenay Mountain in Canada. What is it called?
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What year was Walton established? (Hint – you see it every time you enter Walton from any direction.
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A Visit to the Eells House

On the wall in our display room there is a picture hanging on the back wall of a president of the United States. Name that president.
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In the front yard there are two items by the sidewalk made of stone. They were used in the 1800’s. Can you tell us what they are and what their purpose was?
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There is a map hanging in the front hall of the Eells House. What is the date on the map?
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What is on the oval table in the parlor at the Eells House?
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In the parlor there is a piano, who and where was the piano manufactured?
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There is a stone at the edge of the lawn at the Eells House with a saying on it. This stone was donated to the Historical Society by Dr. Wilbur. Can you tell us the saying carved on that stone?
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On Our Website

Under news items there is an article called Paul’s Past. What month and year did he walk 1.2 miles to school and it was 40 below zero?
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Around 1929 the Board of Health ordered all cattle in Walton to be tested for what disease?
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When Mr. Miller was 5 or 6 years old he was very sick and the doctor came twice a day to check on him. What was the doctor’s name?
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What did the doctor travel by?
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Under the donations tab there is a letter from Gabriel North, one of the first settlers of Walton. He tells of his experiences after arriving here. What date was the letter written?
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How many elk did he see in the Delaware River back then?
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What was his dog’s name?
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Where did the children sleep at night?
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What kind of animal did his dog protect them from?
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