THE TOWN OF NEW CASTLE. 579 



It is a singular fact, that sulphuretted springs are to be found at short 

 distances from this spot to Fort Miller, in Washington County, a dis- 

 tance of a hundred and fifty miles. 



In the north-east corner of the town lies the romantic valley of the 

 Pepemighting, a through which the river of that name meanders in its 

 passage to the CrOton. This part of New Castle has been recently 

 taken from the adjoining township of Somers. 6 



a Misnamed the Kisco. 



b Laws of N. V., May 12, 1846. 69th Session, chap. 249. The Sutton family settled in this 

 parr, of the towa 104 years ago. 



