The Southwick Jog

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The Southwick Jog is an irregularity in the border between Massachusetts and Connecticut, that was settled in 1804 after a long dispute between the two states. The area lies south of the general east-west border between the two states.

Ultimately, Southwick became a fully independent town in 1775. The town remained divided until 1793, when Massachusetts claimed the area (known as the "jog"). A border dispute continued until 1804, when the current boundary was established through a compromise between Connecticut and Massachusetts. As a result of this border resolution, Southwick is the southernmost town in western Massachusetts.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southwick,_Massachusetts
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Coordinates:   42°1'1"N   72°47'3"W
This article was last modified 10 years ago