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“Pachaug” is an Anglicization of an Algonquin Native American word that means a bend in the river. Indeed, there are many rivers and creeks that course through the area that take sharp turns and twists as they meander downstream. Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut was originally created in 1928 with the purchase of about 1,000 acres.
The state of Connecticut continued to purchase parcels of land over the subsequent years until the total park topped 27,000 acres. Pachaug State Forest went largely undeveloped until the 1930s when President Roosevelt established his successful New Deal program. Under that program, the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed several buildings, cabins, lean-tos, bathrooms, and blazed trails. Many of these original buildings are still standing today, and some of the original trails are still being traveled by intrepid hikers.
The closest large town is Norwich, which is about 15 miles to the west. Known as the “rose of New England,” it’s unknown how this nickname came about. However, it’s almost certain that Henry Ward Beecher can be credited for originating this. It’s also believed that the first known usage of the word, “hello,” occurred in this town.
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