Ridgefield's pastor, Rev. S.G. Goodrich, wrote in 1800 that the Silver Spring was "most remarkable... The water is very cold and heavy". Others have attributed medicinal qualities to its water. The spring rises unobtrusively on a small forested lot beside the John Waterman House, 0.85 miles south of the old red schoolhouse at the head of Silver Spring Road (off Route 35). Sadly, the water is no longer safe to drink due to growths of algae in the spring.

A wetland extends both north and south from the spring along the east side of Silver Spring Road. After forming a pond at the intersection with St. John's Road, the brook flows south into Wilton and joins the East Branch of the Silvermine River.



Old Schoolhouse at north end of Silver Spring Road.




The original Silver Spring.




Silver Spring Swamp, above St. Johns Road.




Silver Spring Brook at St. Johns Road.

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