'Turnback Tuesday' highlights historic Elm Street in Ansonia

Turnback Tuesday reminds us of an impressive street in Ansonia, Elm Street, which was a part of Derby before Ansonia became a city.

There are many homes going back to the colonial period, the most famous being Gen. David Humphreys' House at #37.

Humphrey was an aide-de-camp for Gen. George Washington during the Revolutionary War.

Capt. Joseph Riggs, David’s uncle, also lived on the street. The first Episcopal Church was built on Elm Street where the cemetery is now. History is all around us.

We just need to stop and take a look. The Library encourages everyone to take stroll down Elm Street and visit the past.

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.