Meriden, Connecticut
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Nickname: The Silver City of the World
Location in Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°32′12″N 72°47′41″W / 41.53667, -72.79472
NECTA	New Haven
Region	South Central Region
Incorporated (town)	1806
Incorporated (city)	1867
Consolidated	1922
Government
- Type	Council-manager
- Council leaders	Mark Benigni, Mayor Matthew C. Dominello, Deputy Mayor Stephen T. Zerio, Council Leader Keith Gordon, Deputy Leader Patricia D. Lynes, Deputy Leader
- City manager	Lawrence J. Kendzior
Area
- City	62.5 km²  (24.1 sq mi)
- Land	61.5 km² (23.8 sq mi)
- Water	1.0 km² (0.4 sq mi)
Elevation	54 m (177 ft)
Population (2005)[1]
- City	59,653
- Density	968/km² (2,507.1/sq mi)
Time zone	Eastern (UTC-5)
- Summer (DST)	Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP code	06450, 06451
Area code(s)	203
FIPS code	09-46450
GNIS feature ID	0208834
Website: http://www.cityofmeriden.org/

Meriden is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. According to 2005 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 59,653.^[1] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... // A nickname is a name of a person or thing other than its proper name. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 594 pixelsFull resolution (936 × 695 pixel, file size: 79 KB, MIME type: image/png) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport[3] Largest metro area Hartford Metro Area[2] Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[4] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... A New England City and Town Area or NECTA is a geographic entity in the New England region of the United States. ... The council-manager government is one of 2 main variations of representative municipal government (for contrast, also see Mayor-Council government). ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... To help compare orders of magnitude of different geographical regions, we list here areas between 1,000 km² and 10,000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... The Eastern Standard Time Zone is a geographic region that keeps time by subtracting five hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Area code 203 covers the Southwestern part of Connecticut. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... New Haven County is located in the south central part of the state of Connecticut. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport[3] Largest metro area Hartford Metro Area[2] Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[4] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ...

History

Meriden was originally part of Wallingford. It was granted a separate meetinghouse in 1727, became a town in 1806, and incorporated as a city in 1867. It was named for the town of Meriden, West Midlands, England. Wallingford is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ... Events 1727 to 1800 - Lt. ... The system of local government in use in New England is very different from that found throughout the rest of the United States. ... 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Year 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Meriden is a village in the metropolitan borough of Solihull, West Midlands, England, midway between Birmingham and Coventry, approximately 5 miles away from Birmingham International Airport. ...

The oldest house in town still standing, built by Solomon Goffe in 1711, is now a museum, the Solomon Goffe House. 1711 (MDCCXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the 11-day slower Julian calendar). ... The Samuel Goffe House is located on North Colony Street in Meriden, Connecticut. ...

In the 1800s, Meriden earned the nickname “Silver City,” due to the large number of cutlery and related products which were manufactured here by companies such as International Silver and Meriden Cutlery. // Invention of the Jacquard loom in 1801. ...

Charles Parker and his younger brother, opened their first manufacturing factory in Meriden in 1832, with a capital outlay of $70.00. Over the years they manufactured a wide variety of products‚ from steam engines, train wheels and printing presses to piano stools. During the American Civil War Parker's Meriden Machine Company was under Union contract to produce 10,000 repeating rifles and 15,000 Springfield rifles. Parker began producing his own shotgun, referred to as “The Gun of 1866”. In 1868, Charles and his sons, Wilbur, Charles and Dexter started the Parker Brothers Gun Company, which continued as an independent company until 1934 when it was purchased by the Remington Arms Company. [1] Year 1832 (MDCCCXXXII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Friday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... Combatants United States of America (Union) Confederate States of America (Confederacy) Commanders Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee Strength 2,200,000 1,064,000 Casualties 110,000 killed in action, 360,000 total dead, 275,200 wounded 93,000 killed in action, 258,000 total... A repeating rifle is a single barreled rifle containing multiple rounds of ammunition. ... The term Springfield Rifle may refer to any one of several types of small arms produced by the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, for the United States armed forces. ... Year 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full 1934 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Remington Arms is a major American manufacturer of rifles and shotguns, as well as other firearms, ammunition, and all-terrain vehicles. ...

In 1900, Castle Craig was dedicated in Hubbard Park. The Curtis Memorial Library opened in 1903. Äž: For the film, see: 1900 (film). ... Castle Craig was dedicated October 29th, 1900 and was given to the people of Meriden, Connecticut by Marylisa Rosado. ... Hubbard Park is a city park in Meriden, Connecticut that encompasses part of the Hanging Hills. ... The Curtis Memorial Library opened in 1903. ... 1900 (MCMIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a common year starting on Friday of the 13-day slower Julian calendar. ...

Meriden is known as the home of the first steamed cheeseburger, which remains a popular local favorite to this day.

The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist have their mother house in Meriden as do the Franciscan Brothers of the Eucharist. The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist is a Roman Catholic religious order for women. ... The Franciscan Brothers of the Eucharist is a Roman Catholic, Franciscan religious order for men. ...

Geography

The Quinnipiac River as it winds through the Quinnipiac River Gorge in South Meriden.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 62.5 km² (24.1 mi²). 61.5 km² (23.8 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (1.66%) is water. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 941 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Meriden, Connecticut Quinnipiac River Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 941 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Meriden, Connecticut Quinnipiac River Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner... The Quinnipiac River is a river in the New England region of the United States, located entirely in the state of Connecticut. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Meriden is the showcase for one of the finest Traprock Ridges in all of New England. The Ridges frame the City, from Mount Lamentation along the easterly boundary to West Peak in the Hanging Hills along the westerly boundary. Castle Craig, a city landmark for over a century, was constructed among the Hanging Hills. Basalt Basalt is a common gray to black volcanic rock. ... This article is about the region in the United States of America. ... The Hanging Hills are a 1,000 foot high broken escarpment of traprock where Metacomet Ridge bends eastward across the Central Valley, just north of Meriden, Connecticut. ... Castle Craig was dedicated October 29th, 1900 and was given to the people of Meriden, Connecticut by Marylisa Rosado. ...

The Quinnipiac River cuts through the southwest quadrant of the city, which is known to area residents as "South Meriden". Here, the river cuts through two hills for almost a mile, resulting in a gorge full of exposed sandstone and brownstone cliffs. The Quinnipiac River is a river in the New England region of the United States, located entirely in the state of Connecticut. ... Red sandstone interior of Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona, worn smooth due to erosion by flash flooding over millions of years Sandstone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of sand-size mineral or rock grains. ... This article is about the building material and the dwelling. ...

Principal communities

• Meriden center
• South Meriden

Demographics

Looking west from Town Hall

As of the census² of 2000, there were 58,244 people, 22,951 households, and 14,964 families residing in the city. The population density was 946.9/km² (2,452.8/mi²). There were 24,631 housing units at an average density of 400.4/km² (1,037.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.2% White, 6.4% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 8.6% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.4% of the population. Image File history File links Meriden_West_Main_-_small. ... Image File history File links Meriden_West_Main_-_small. ... Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 22,951 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.4% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.08. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,237, and the median income for a family was $52,788. Males had a median income of $39,633 versus $10,268 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,597. About 17.5% of families and 20.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.3% of those under age 18 and 23.8% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

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Transportation

The former MM&WRR right of way prior to construction of the linear trail.

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Railroad

See also: Meriden (Amtrak station)

The city of Meriden is connected to the cities of New Haven, Hartford, and Springfield, Massachusetts by regional rail service provided by Amtrak, which runs south-to-north through the center of the city. This rail line opened in 1839, and operated for many years under the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. The city was also serviced by the Middletown, Meriden and Waterbury Railroad, which provided both freight and passenger service to Waterbury and Middletown from 1888 until its abandonment in 1924. Other information Passengers (2006) 30,202 13% Code MDN Meriden is a train station in Meriden, Connecticut located on the New Haven-Springfield Line. ... “New Haven” redirects here. ... Hartford redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in Hampden County in Massachusetts Coordinates: , Country State County Hampden County Settled 1636 Incorporated 1852 Government  - Type Mayor-council city  - Mayor Charles Ryan (D) Area  - City  33. ... This is the top-level page of WikiProject trains Rail tracks Rail transport refers to the land transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... The high-speed Acela Express in West Windsor, New Jersey. ... 1839 (MDCCCXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad (AAR reporting mark NH) was a railroad that operated in the northeast United States. ... Nickname: Motto: Quid Aere Perennius (What Is More Lasting Than Brass) Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country U.S. State NECTA Waterbury Region Central Naugatuck Valley Incorporated (town) 1686 Incorporated (city) 1853 Consolidated 1902 Government  - Type Mayor-board of aldermen  - Mayor Michael J. Jarjura Area  - City  28. ... Nickname: Forest City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Midstate Region Incorporated (town) 1651 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1923 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano Area    - City 42. ...

In the Quinnipiac River Gorge in South Meriden, 1.5 miles of the original MM&W Railroad right of way has been converted into a recreational linear trail. Open to the public in December 2006, with formal dedication planned for November 3, 2007. Look up Right of way in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Rail trails are former railway lines that have been converted to paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. ...

Highway

The city of Meriden is located on Interstate 91, which provides access to Hartford, Springfield, Massachusetts, and New Haven. Interstate 691 provides access to Interstate 84 and points west such as Waterbury. The Wilbur Cross Parkway, which provides access to points south such as Wallingford, New Haven, and New York City becomes the Berlin Turnpike on the northern end of Meriden. Interstate 91 (abbreviated I-91) is an interstate highway in the New England section of the United States. ... Hartford redirects here. ... Nickname: Location in Hampden County in Massachusetts Coordinates: , Country State County Hampden County Settled 1636 Incorporated 1852 Government  - Type Mayor-council city  - Mayor Charles Ryan (D) Area  - City  33. ... “New Haven” redirects here. ... Interstate 691 is a portion of the Interstate Highway system in Connecticut joining Interstate 91 at Meriden with Interstate 84 at the Marion neighborhood in Southington. ... Interstate 84 (abbreviated I-84) is an interstate highway extending from Dunmore, Pennsylvania (near Scranton, Pennsylvania) at an intersection with Interstate 81 to Sturbridge, Massachusetts at an intersection with the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90). ... Nickname: Motto: Quid Aere Perennius (What Is More Lasting Than Brass) Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country U.S. State NECTA Waterbury Region Central Naugatuck Valley Incorporated (town) 1686 Incorporated (city) 1853 Consolidated 1902 Government  - Type Mayor-board of aldermen  - Mayor Michael J. Jarjura Area  - City  28. ... The Wilbur Cross Parkway is a limited access highway in Connecticut, comprising the portion of Route 15 between Milford and Meriden. ... Wallingford is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ... “New Haven” redirects here. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The Berlin Turnpike is a 4-lane/6-lane divided arterial road carrying U.S. Route 5 and Connecticut Route 15 through the towns of Berlin, Newington, and Wethersfield. ...

Schools

• Public Elementary (K-5):
  • John Barry
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • Nathan Hale
  • Hanover
  • Thomas Hooker
  • Casimir Pulaski
  • Israel Putnam
  • Roger Sherman
• Public Middle (6-8)
  • Lincoln
  • Washington
• Public High (9-12)
  • Francis T. Maloney
  • Orville H. Platt
• Magnet Middle
  • Thomas A. Edison, run by ACES of North Haven
• State Technical High
  • Horace C. Wilcox
• Private Schools
  • St. Mary School (K-8) (CLOSED after the 2006-2007 school year due to lack of enrollment)
  • St. Stanislaus School (K-8)
  • St. Joseph School (K-8)
  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel (K-8)

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Pictures

View from Town Hall tower, 1907 Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

High School building, 1909 Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

Points of interest

Red Bridge, one of only three remaining lenticular through trusses in the state of Connecticut.

• Castle Craig
• Curtis Memorial Library
• Hanging Hills
• Hubbard Park
• Moses Andrew Homestead
• Old Traffic Tower
• Solomon Goffe House
• Red Bridge

Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x615, 365 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Meriden, Connecticut Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1024x615, 365 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Meriden, Connecticut Metadata This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to... Castle Craig was dedicated October 29th, 1900 and was given to the people of Meriden, Connecticut by Marylisa Rosado. ... The Curtis Memorial Library opened in 1903. ... The Hanging Hills are a 1,000 foot high broken escarpment of traprock where Metacomet Ridge bends eastward across the Central Valley, just north of Meriden, Connecticut. ... Hubbard Park is a city park in Meriden, Connecticut that encompasses part of the Hanging Hills. ... The Samuel Goffe House is located on North Colony Street in Meriden, Connecticut. ...

Meriden in popular culture

Meriden was the location chosen for the filming of the 1989 Robert DeNiro film Jacknife. Many Meriden landmarks can be seen in the film, and many Meriden residents boast of encountering DeNiro during the filming. Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Robert De Niro Robert De Niro, Jr. ... Jacknife is a 1989 American film starring Robert De Niro and Ed Harris. ...

Dan Petriw's investigative special for Channel 8 News about the "tail pipe golf ball" craze of the 1990's was filmed at Fantozzi's Oldsmobile Dealership on Broad Street. Several commuters and car dealers in Meriden had reported that tail pipes on their new and used vehicles were randomly being stuffed with golf balls, thereby causing major damage to their exhaust systems. Petriw assisted the Meriden Police Department in the capture of the suspects by placing hidden cameras in the Meriden City commuter parking lot as well in several locations at Fantozzi's Oldsmobile dealership. The juveniles were tried and sentenced by the Hon. Judge Jared Steinberg at the Meriden Superior Court. MediaCorpTVs Channel 8,( 八频道,ba ping dao) is a 24-hour, Chinese-language television channel. ... Oldsmobile was a brand of automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. ... There are several places called Meriden: Meriden, Connecticut, United States Meriden, West Midlands, England This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Commuting is the process of travelling from a place of residence to a place of work. ... Oldsmobile was a brand of automobile produced for most of its existence by General Motors. ... There are several places called Meriden: Meriden, Connecticut, United States Meriden, West Midlands, England This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... In law, and more specifically, in the Anglo-American common law legal tradition, a superior court is a court of general jurisdiction over all, or major, civil and criminal cases. ...

Meriden's Ted's Steamed Cheeseburger Restaurant was featured in the documentary Hamburger America. Teds Restaurant in Meriden, Connecticut is a hamburger restaurant that is known for their steamed cheeseburger. ...

Tomie dePaola's "26 Fairmount Avenue" is based on the author's Meriden childhood.

Many towns in the western United States were named for Meriden, Connecticut including Meriden, Iowa, Meriden, Kansas, Meriden, Wyoming, and Meriden Township, Minnesota. Meriden is a city located in Cherokee County, Iowa. ... Meriden is a city located in Jefferson County, Kansas. ... Meriden is an unincorporated crossroads in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. ... Meriden Township is a township located in Steele County, Minnesota. ...

Notable natives

• John Joseph "Jack" Barry (1887 - 1961) Baseball player and manager in Major League Baseball, later a renowned college baseball coach; born in Meriden.
• Gary Burr, a 2005 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
• Tomie dePaola (b. 1934) Author and illustrator of children's picture books, including the Strega Nona and Meet the Barkers series.
• Toby Driver (1978- ), composer and musician (with Kayo Dot).
• Rob Hyman (b. 1950) Lead singer and keyboard player for the rock band The Hooters.
• Frank Kowalski (1907-1974) was a United States Representative from Connecticut.
• William Lyman (fl. 1870s) Inventor credited with inventing the modern can opener.
• Mary McGarry Morris (b. 1943) - novelist
• George P. Murdock (1897–1985) Cultural anthropologist, he initiated the cross-cultural survey, as an instrument of sociological and anthropological generalization.
• Rosa Ponselle (1897-1981) Soprano, later artistic director of the Baltimore Civic Opera.
• Warren Sattler (b. 1934), Cartoonist and illustrator with a long career in comic strips, comic books, and other media.
• Gary Waslewski Major league pitcher from 1960-1972, Pittsburgh Pirates (1960-64) Boston Red Sox (1964-69), also St. Louis Cardinals, Montreal Expos, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics.
• Frank Wuterich (1980-) U.S. Marine accused of war crimes in Haditha, Iraq.

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Topics	Culture | Geography | Government | History | Images Image File history File links Flag_of_Connecticut. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport[3] Largest metro area Hartford Metro Area[2] Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[4] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... Hartford redirects here. ... Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... The History of Connecticut begins as a number of unrelated colonial villages. ...
Regions	Gold Coast | Greater Bridgeport | Greater Danbury | Greater Hartford | Greater New Haven | Litchfield Hills | Lower Connecticut River Valley | Naugatuck River Valley | Quiet Corner | Southeastern Connecticut | Southwestern Connecticut This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Gold Coast is a region of the state of Connecticut, United States, roughly contiguous with the boundaries of Fairfield County; it derives its regional nickname from Fairfield County being ranked as one of the wealthiest counties in the United States and being the headquarters to most of the hedge... Greater Danbury, also known as the Housatonic Valley Region, is a region in the state of Connecticut centered on the city of Danbury. ... The Greater Hartford region is a region located in the state of Connecticut centered around the states capital of Hartford. ... The Greater New Haven area is the metropolitan area whose extent includes those towns in Connecticut that share an economic, social, political, and historical focus on New Haven, Connecticut. ... The Litchfield Hills is a region of the state of Connecticut located in the northwestern corner of the state; it is a term that is semi-contiguous with the boundaries of Litchfield County, for which it is named. ... The Lower Connecticut River Valley is a region of the state of Connecticut focused around Middlesex County, eastern sections of New London County, and the juncture where the Connecticut River meets Long Island Sound. ... The Naugatuck River Valley is a region of the state of Connecticut located in the central-southwest of the state, and is focused around the southern reaches of the Naugatuck and Housatonic Rivers. ... The Quiet Corner is a region of the state of Connecticut, located in the northeastern corner of the state. ... The Southeastern Connecticut region comprises, as the name suggests, the southeastern corner of the state of Connecticut. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Counties	Fairfield | Hartford | Litchfield | Middlesex | New Haven | New London | Tolland | Windham List of Connecticut counties: Connecticut counties Fairfield County: one of four original counties created in Connecticut in 1666. ... Fairfield County is located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ... Hartford County is located in the north central part of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ... Litchfield County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ... Middlesex County is located in the south central part of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ... New Haven County is located in the south central part of the state of Connecticut. ... New London County is located in the southeastern corner of the state of Connecticut. ... Tolland County is a county located in the northeastern part of the state of Connecticut. ... Windham County is a county located in the northeastern corner of the U.S. state of Connecticut. ...
Cities	Ansonia | Bridgeport | Bristol | Danbury | Derby | Groton | Hartford | Meriden | Middletown | Milford | New Britain | New Haven | New London | Norwalk | Norwich | Shelton | Stamford | Torrington | Waterbury | West Haven This page lists all municipalities incorporated as cities in the state of Connecticut. ... Ansonia is a city and town located in New Haven County, Connecticut, on the Naugatuck River, immediately north of Derby and about 12 miles northwest of New Haven. ... “Bridgeport” redirects here. ... Nickname: Mum City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Central Connecticut Incorporated (town) 1785 Incorporated (city) 1911 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor William T. Stortz Area  - City 69. ... Nickname: Located in Fairfield County, Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated (town) 1702 Incorporated (city) 1889 Consolidated 1965 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Mark D. Boughton (R) Area  - City 114. ... Derby is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ... Groton is a city located in New London County, Connecticut. ... Hartford redirects here. ... Nickname: Forest City Coordinates: NECTA Hartford Region Midstate Region Incorporated (town) 1651 Incorporated (city) 1784 Consolidated 1923 Government type Mayor-council Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano Area    - City 42. ... Nickname: A Small City with a Big Heart Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Central Region Named 1640 Incorporated (city) 1959 Government type Mayor-council  - Mayor James L. Richetelli, Jr. ... Nickname: Location within the state of Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated (town) 1850 Incorporated (city) 1870 Consolidated 1905 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Timothy T. Stewart Area  - City 34. ... “New Haven” redirects here. ... Nickname: Motto: MARE LIBERUM Coordinates: , NECTA Norwich-New London Region Southeastern Connecticut Settled 1646 (Pequot Plantation) Named 1658 (New London) Incorporated (city) 1784 Government  - Type Council-manager  - City council Margaret Mary Curtin, Mayor Kevin J. Cavanagh, Dep. ... Norwalk is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Shelton is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. ... Nickname: Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Settled 1641 Incorporated (city) 1893 Consolidated 1949 Government  - Type Mayor-Board of representatives  - Mayor Dannel Malloy (Dem) Area  - City 134. ... Nickname: Location within the state of Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated (town) 1740 Incorporated (city) 1923 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Ryan J. Bingham Area  - City 104. ... Nickname: Motto: Quid Aere Perennius (What Is More Lasting Than Brass) Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country U.S. State NECTA Waterbury Region Central Naugatuck Valley Incorporated (town) 1686 Incorporated (city) 1853 Consolidated 1902 Government  - Type Mayor-board of aldermen  - Mayor Michael J. Jarjura Area  - City  28. ... West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ...
Places	Towns | Boroughs | Villages | Historic Places | Geography The U.S. state of Connecticut is divided into 169 towns. ... In the U.S. state of Connecticut, a borough is an incorporated area that typically provides services to a section (usually urban in nature) of a town. ...

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of New Haven County, Connecticut
Cities	Ansonia | Derby | Meriden | Milford | New Haven | Waterbury | West Haven New Haven County is located in the south central part of the state of Connecticut. ... Official language(s) English Capital Hartford Largest city Bridgeport[3] Largest metro area Hartford Metro Area[2] Area  Ranked 48th  - Total 5,543[4] sq mi (14,356 km²)  - Width 70 miles (113 km)  - Length 110 miles (177 km)  - % water 12. ... The primary political subdivisions of the state of Connecticut are its towns. ... Ansonia is a city and town located in New Haven County, Connecticut, on the Naugatuck River, immediately north of Derby and about 12 miles northwest of New Haven. ... Derby is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ... Nickname: A Small City with a Big Heart Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Central Region Named 1640 Incorporated (city) 1959 Government type Mayor-council  - Mayor James L. Richetelli, Jr. ... “New Haven” redirects here. ... Nickname: Motto: Quid Aere Perennius (What Is More Lasting Than Brass) Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country U.S. State NECTA Waterbury Region Central Naugatuck Valley Incorporated (town) 1686 Incorporated (city) 1853 Consolidated 1902 Government  - Type Mayor-board of aldermen  - Mayor Michael J. Jarjura Area  - City  28. ... West Haven is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ...
Towns	Beacon Falls | Bethany | Branford | Cheshire | East Haven | Guilford | Hamden | Madison | Middlebury | North Branford | North Haven | Orange | Oxford | Prospect | Seymour | Southbury | Wallingford | Wolcott | Woodbridge Image File history File links Map_of_Connecticut_highlighting_New_Haven_County. ... The primary political subdivisions of the state of Connecticut are its towns. ... Beacon Falls is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1832 Government  - Type Selectman-town meeting  - First selectman Derrylyn Gorski Area  - Town 55. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country State NECTA New Haven Region South Central Region Named 1653 Government  - Type Representative town meeting  - First selectman Cheryl P. Morris (D) Area  - Town  28. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1780 Government  - Type Council-manager  - Town manager Michael A. Milone  - Council Matt Hall, Mayor Elizabeth Esty, D-1 Thomas Ruocco, R-2 Diane Visconti, D-3 Tim White, R-4 Matthew Altieri D-at large Michael Ecke D-at large David Orsini, R... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: Counties New Haven County Mayor Joseph A. Maturo, Jr. ... Guilford is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, that borders Madison, Branford, North Branford and Durham, and is situated on I-95 and the coast. ... Hamden is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1826 Government  - Type Selectman-town meeting  - First selectman Thomas S. Scarpati Area  - City 95. ... Middlebury is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1831 Government  - Type Council-manager  - Town manager Karl F. Kilduff  - Town council Andrew Esposito III, Mayor Joanne S. Wentworth, Deputy Mayor Mary E. Bigelow Andrew M. Bozzuto Vincent J. Candelora Michael J. Doody Donald J. Fucci II Arthur M. Hausman, Jr. ... North Haven is a suburban New England town in New Haven County, Connecticut on the outskirts of New Haven, Connecticut. ... Orange is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ... Coordinates: , NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region Central Naugatuck Valley Incorporated 1798 Government  - Type Selectman-town meeting  - First selectman August A. Palmer III Area  - City 86. ... Prospect is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ... Seymour is a town located in western New Haven County,Connecticut, United States. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1787 Government  - Type Selectman-town meeting  - First selectman Mark A. R. Cooper Area  - City 103. ... Wallingford is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ... Wolcott is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ... Woodbridge is a town located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ...
Boroughs	Naugatuck | Woodmont In the U.S. state of Connecticut, a borough is an incorporated area that typically provides services to a section (usually urban in nature) of a town. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1844 Consolidated 1895 Government  - Type Mayor-burgesses  - Mayor Michael Bronko (R) Area  - City 42. ... Woodmont is a borough located in New Haven County, Connecticut. ...
Communities	Allingtown | Clintonville | Devon | Fair Haven | Foxon | Momauguin | Montowese | Mount Carmel | North Guilford | North Madison | Northford | Oronoke | Pine Orchard | Short Beach | South Meriden | Southford | Union City | Waterville | Westville | Whitneyville | Yalesville The primary political subdivisions of the state of Connecticut are its towns. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated (town) 1921 Incorporated (city) 1961 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor John M. Picard Area  - City 28. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1786 Government  - Type Selectman-town meeting  - First selectman Kevin J. Kopetz Area  - City 54. ... Nickname: Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Named 1640 Incorporated (city) 1959 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor James L. Richetelli, Jr. ... The northern portion of Front Street in Fair Haven, as seen from the Grand Avenue bridge in May, 2005. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region South Central Incorporated 1785 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Joseph A. Maturo, Jr. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region South Central Incorporated 1785 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Joseph A. Maturo, Jr. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1786 Government  - Type Selectman-town meeting  - First selectman Kevin J. Kopetz Area  - City 54. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1786 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Craig B. Henrici Area  - City 56. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Settled 1639 Government  - Type Selectman-town meeting  - First selectman Carl A. Balestracci, Jr. ... Madison is a town in the southeastern corner of New Haven County, Connecticut, and it occupies a central location on the Connecticut Shoreline area. ... North Branford is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1807 Government  - Type Selectman-town meeting  - First selectman Edward B. St. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , Country State NECTA New Haven Region South Central Region Named 1653 Government  - Type Representative town meeting  - First selectman Cheryl P. Morris (D) Area  - Town  28. ... Short Beach is a beach neighborhood in Branford, Connecticut. ... Nickname: Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated (town) 1806 Incorporated (city) 1867 Consolidated 1922 Government  - Type Council-manager  - Council leaders Mark Benigni, Mayor Matthew C. Dominello, Deputy Mayor Stephen T. Zerio, Council Leader Keith Gordon, Deputy Leader Patricia D. Lynes, Deputy Leader  - City manager Lawrence J. Kendzior Area  - City... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1787 Government  - Type Selectman-town meeting  - First selectman Mark A. R. Cooper Area  - City 103. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1844 Consolidated 1895 Government  - Type Mayor-burgesses  - Mayor Michael Bronko (R) Area  - City 42. ... Waterville is a neighborhood of the city of Waterbury, Connecticut. ... Westville is a neighborhood of the city of New Haven, Connecticut located in the northwestern part of the city, primarily bordering the neighboring town of Woodbridge, Connecticut, the neighborhood of West Rock-Westhills, and the geographic landmark of West Rock. ... Location in Connecticut Coordinates: , NECTA Region Incorporated 1786 Government  - Type Mayor-council  - Mayor Craig B. Henrici Area  - City 56. ... Yalesville is a village in Wallingford, Connecticut. ...