Norwalk City School District

A History of Norwalk

Revolutionary Roots
Norwalk’s pioneer days began back in New England, shortly after the colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776. During the Revolutionary War, the British set fire to Norwalk, Connecticut. Eighty of its 86 buildings were destroyed, including schools, churches and stores.

Firelands Founded
In 1809, the state of Connecticut granted land from its Western Reserve in Ohio as compensation to those who lost property during the British raids. The “Fire Sufferers Lands” became known as the “Firelands. For more information on the "Firelands" go to https://www.firelandsmuseum.com/.