Old Avon Village was created in the early
1960's when four old homes at the intersection of
Routes 44 and 10/202 in Avon, were converted for
retail shops. Over the next 25 years, the neighboring
old homes, barns and carriage house and farm buildings
were moved, removed, 
converted,
added on to, and refurbished to create a thriving
retail and commercial business district.
Today, Old Avon Village consists of 20 buildings,
some dating to the 1830's, and all reflect the scale
and coziness of yesteryear. The 65 businesses that
'live' in The Village cater to the needs of the
customers of today. A friendly smile, and personalized
service that only comes from years of experience,
brightens each business more than any big box, national
retailer ever dreamed possible.
Around 1960, Old Avon Village became home to the Giant Rocking Chair. It was
no longer needed at a furniture store in Elmwood, Connecticut, so Mrs. Jerry
DiBica, then the owner of "The Spinning Jenny", brought it to it's new home
in Avon, and here it has enticed passersby ever since. The 9 foot high Giant
Rocking Chair has been and important landmark for Old Avon Village.
Directions to Old Avon Village are not complete without "...turn in at the
Giant Rocking Chair."
