IT HAPPENED IN MILFORD WEEK 14
Co-authored by Jean Tsang and David Gregory
What would Milford be without Charles Island?
On March 17, 1657 Charles Deal purchased Poquehaug or Milford Island for the purpose of raising tobacco. Although the venture was a failure, the island was dubbed Charles Island.
In 1711 Samuel Eels bought Charles Island.
In 1835 Charles Island was sold to Major John Harris, Esq of New York for $800. He erected a summer home on the island and spent $14,000 grading and landscaping the island.
If you want to learn more about Charles Island, An Historical Account of Charles Island Milford Connecticut by Michael C. Dooling is a fascinating source of information.
For more information on the City of Milford's 375th Anniversary Celebration visit www.milfordct375.org or emailinfo@milfordct375.org
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