Picture Vernon: When Horse Racing Was A Thing In Town

VERNON, CT — The latest installment of the Picture Vernon series takes us back to about the year 1900.

There, a horse and driver were crossing the finish line at the old Rockville Fairgrounds.

Live harness racing was a regular event at the fairgrounds track, located in the northeast part of town, according to the Vernon Historical Society. Racing fans came from across the region.

The photo is part of a collection on the old track at the Vernon Historical Society.

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Picture Vernon is a periodic series featuring images of the town, part and present.