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Hearthstone Castle

A castle inspired by medieval architecture is hidden in the woods of Connecticut.

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Connecticut sites linked to the only trial to ever use demonic possession as a criminal defense.

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Sybil Ludington Statue

A statue commemorating a 16-year old girl's nighttime ride to raise a militia against attacking British troops.

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John Oliver Memorial Sewer Plant

After the comedian dissed a Connecticut town on his show, they named a sewage treatment plant after him.

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Hat Maker Statue

This statue commemorates the importance of hat manufacturing to Danbury, once known as the "Hat City of the World."

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