The Breakneck section of what is now the lovely little town of Middlebury, nestled in the tree-lined hills of west central Connecticut, has been the scene of many interesting stories of America’s past. Lost cemeteries, Smallpoxe houses, visits by future United States Presidents and encampments by famous French generals of the Revolutionary War enrich this area with history and intrigue. Th e reader will enjoy learning of the early settlers, who lived there in the wilderness and the myriad, thought provoking events occurring in this tiny village. Though separated by time and distance, the residents of Breakneck served a very important role in the success of this country’s independence and greatness.