Funeral Homes in Ivoryton, CT

Facts about the city

Ivoryton is one of three villages in Essex, Connecticut in Middlesex County. Ivoryton Historic District, the historic district in the village, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 2014.The Ivoryton Playhouse, which is separately listed on the Register, is located within the district.

Ivoryton Obituaries

It was revealed by Hartford Courant on December 30th, 2018 that Elizabeth Ann "Ann" Parker (Weese) passed away in Ivoryton, Connecticut.  Ms. Parker was 75 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Elizabeth Ann "Ann"'s life.

It was noted by New Haven Register on May 1st, 2018 that Evelyn M Patrick (Barone) died in Ivoryton, Connecticut.  Ms. Patrick was 81 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Evelyn M's life.

It was revealed on October 14th, 2016 that Lawrence D Rockwell passed away in Chestertown, Maryland.  Rockwell was 93 years old and was born in Ivoryton, CT.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Lawrence D's life.

History

It was known for its production of pianos in the early 20th century and takes its name from the ivory industry that imported tusks to be shaped into the covering for piano and organ keys.

The oldest known historical document relating to Ivoryton is the 1880 document authorizing the building of a town post office. The Comstock and Cheney Company essentially ran the area, building two factories, a store, recreation hall, sports field, and housing complex in the area.

At its height, 90% of the ivory in the United States went through Ivoryton. There is not a single town, city, or place named Ivoryton anywhere else in the world.