It was founded by the Taplin family in 1796, who came from New England in search of good farming land. The town blossomed in the 19th century, due to the influx of United Empire Loyalists and the development of the granite industry. 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... While the states marked in red show the core of New England, the regions cultural influence may cover a greater or lesser area than shown. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... United Empire Loyalists is the name given to the portion of British Loyalists who resettled in the future Canada when they were forced to leave the United States after the British defeat in the American War of Independence. ... Quarrying granite for the Mormon Temple, Utah Territory. ...
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