If you've ever driven on Route 167 between Simsbury and Farmington, you've probably seen a huge…read moremeadow with a white split rail fence around it. Maybe you've been lucky enough to drive by when you can see dozens of horses frolicking around inside the fences. These horses are the newest generation of a very cool piece of American history. They are the current equine members of the 1st Company Governor's Horse Guards - the "oldest continuously active mounted cavalry unit in the United States" according to their website. The unit goes way back to 1778 when some prominent Hartford men, including quite a bit of Revolutionary War vets grouped together to form a mounted honor guard for the Governor. They wore elaborate ceremonial uniforms and also escorted prominent visitors to Hartford. The Horse Guard has their complex in Avon, and there is a historical marker close to Arch Road. It's set in a boulder and located between twin flag poles. It was dedicated in 1978 on the 200th Anniversary of it's founding. The plaque's inscription has become tarnished and, faded, making it hard to read. I did some research to find the full inscription, and it reads: 1778 1978 1st Company Governor's Horse Guards Organized Militia - State of Connecticut 20 May, 1978 This memorial is dedicated to the Horse Guardsmen who have honorably served this illustrious cavalry unit since it's founding during the American Revolution. E.H. Kandarian, Major Commandant D.F. Manise, Captain Of Troops Troop Officers 1st Lieutenants W.J. Lane * J.H. Williams 2nd Lieutenants C.L. Lyon - Adjutant * C.H. Bassett Troopers 1st Sergeant R.A. Matthewson Sergeants First Class D.L. Miller * S.A. Vasquez Corporals J.V. Blain * J.F. Connors * J.M. Lackner * D.L. Loveland Privates First Class R.L. Bertolo * G.F. Brooks * G.E. Cooley * J.A. Langlais * N.J. Lavnickevich * D.S. Matthewson * J.L. Murdock * W.I. Nowsch * N.R. Perersen * W.S. Smith * J.B.G. Trouern-Trend * J.R. Urban * R. Wegscheider Privates H.A. Cutris * B.P. Horan * G.K. Kertzman * T.A. Riccio * J.P. Salvatore Member Unit - Centennial Legion Of Historical Military Commands

This review is specifically for the kids section on the second floor. I've read reviews that they…read morehad a huge section designated for kids, so I had to check it out. Once you walk in from the parking lot, take an immediate right up the stairs (I don't know if there is an elevator). This floor was huge! Biggest kid section I've seen. The Teens room had their own room. There were multiple study rooms which is pretty awesome, I haven't seen those in the libraries I've been to in the past. There's an art studio as well. The kids/preschool section was nicely decorated. The books were organized and they seem to have a huge collection of childrens books. My toddler loved the play kitchen; there's a puppet section under the tree, a play boat with fishing toys, blocks, chess table, computers, and magnetic blocks. We spent over an hour there and it's a great place to take the kids. I see that they have many events planned that's posted on their bulletin board. I will be back for sure!

The Avon library is a beautiful facility. The staff who work there are so welcoming & could not be…read moremore helpful! What an awesome service to have on the community!

No one really cares here. Just now 3 people left the line because they apparently had been waiting…read moreso long. One person on- and he is totally unapologetic for the wait and lack of personnel. Get it together Avon! You don't find this unprofessionalism at other post offices - I really try hard to avoid the Avon PO and my business is here....

Great Post Office, the staff are friendly and helpful!…read more Sometimes takes a while, but in these times of cutbacks it's not realistic to expect there to be more people assisting customers.

If you're driving by on route 44 in Avon, CT, you might see this giant rocking chair. It's located…read morenear the traffic light and one of the entrances to the Old Avon Village. It's a 9-foot high rocking chair that used to be located at a furniture store in West Hartford. As of the 1960s, it's moved to its current location in Avon. I think it's random but unique; it's definitely an Avon landmark. I heard that they decorate it for the holidays. If you're in the plaza, go up close and admire this old random gem.

"Drive up Route 44 and turn by the giant 9' tall rocking chair...." What ????…read more Yes, there really is a giant 9' tall rocking chair standing guardian at one of the entrances to Old Avon Village The big rocking chair started it's life as a roof ornament on the old Spinning Jenny furniture store in West Hartford. When the store owners moved the business to Avon, they took along their 9' tall rocker and it quickly became a landmark as the symbol for Old Avon Village. It's been repaired and repainted a few times over the year, and on one windy day it was blown off its foundation and ended up in the street. It is very noticeable from the road. Many a wedding photo has been taken in front of the Giant Rocker.

This beautiful gazebo is located on the Town Green near the corner of Route 10 and Route 202. It's…read moreadjacent to Town Hall and is very close to Avon's Veterans Memorial. Built in 1994, it's a very nice place to sit, enjoy the pretty scenery, and spend a few quiet moments. There are quite a few plaques inside the gazebo dedicated to local sponsors, donors, and individuals. A hexagonal plaque at the entrance reads: DEDICATED TO THE LOYAL CITIZENS OF AVON BOTH PAST AND PRESENT

One more example of the incredibly rich history that can be found in every corner of our state. The…read moreWhite Fountain is located on the Southbound side of Hopmeadow Street, pretty much across the street from Abigail's Restaurant, where Route 202/10 intersects Route 185. The Fountain honors Dr. Roderick White (1809-1887), who dedicated nearly 50 years of his life traveling around the Simsbury area by horse to practice medicine and offer healthcare advice to the community. He studied medicine at Yale, and began his medical career in Manchester and Granville before he settled in Simsbury in 1842. Dr. White passed away in 1887, and his wife Elizabeth passed away two years later. Her will stated "I desire to leave a memorial of my late husband in the community where he so long lived and practiced his profession, and for that purpose I have determined that it would be suitable and proper to erect in the village of Weatogue a memorial fountain supplied with running water." A granite base supports the granite fountain. There is a large basin with lion heads, and three round basins above. Decorations on the fountain include a portrait of Dr. and Mrs. White, a sculpture of a Healing Serpent (symbol for medical profession),an engraving of Hippocrates, and an inscription honoring Dr. White. The inscription reads: In Memory of Roderick A. White, M.D., who died Dec. 2, 1887. The beloved Physician of this town for nearly fifty years. Erected by his wife, Elizabeth Hungerford White. Defunctus adhunc ministrat I popped that phrase into a Latin to English Google Translate and came up with "Died hitherto serveth"

The Avon Veteran's Memorial is located on the Town Green at the intersection of West Main Street…read more(Route 202) and Ensign Drive. It lists 719 Veterans from Avon who served their country from the Mexican War to the Persian Gulf War, and separately honors 41 Veterans who gave their lives in four wars. The inscription that precedes the names of the deceased reads "Avon Remembers, No Greater Gift". The names are engraved on a series of seven panels that fan out in a gentle arc. A central stone podium bears the inscription "Dedicated to veterans of all wars". There are two large flagpoles in the center of the monument. The memorial is often used as a gathering place for Memorial Day and Veterans Day observances and ceremonies. The memorial was erected in 1986, and updated in 1996 by Avon VFW Post 3272. The flagpoles were sponsored by the Avon-Canton Rotary Club.