History of Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 84,437 making it the sixth largest city in Connecticut. The current mayor of Norwalk is Dick Moccia, a Republican Party. The city is part of the New York metropolitan area.
The name Norwalk itself comes from the Algonquian word noyank meaning œpoint of land, or its Native Americans in theNative American name, Naramauke (or Norwauke, Norowake, or Norwaake), a Native American chief.
The Aquaculture of oysters has long been important to Norwalk, which was once nicknamed "Oyster Town." Norwalk is Connecticut's largest oyster producer and home to the nation's largest oyster company, Tallmadge Brothers. Each September, Norwalk holds its annual Norwalk Oyster Festival. The festival is similar to many state fairs.
Residents of Norwalk are Demonym to as "Norwalkers". They are served by Norwalk Hospital.
The influential Financial Accounting Standards Board and related Government Accounting Standards Board are headquartered in Norwalk.
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