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History

Founded in 1633–34 by a group of Puritans led by John Oldham, Wethersfield has its niche in history, being "Ye Most Ancient Towne" in Connecticut, as set out by the Code of 1650 — "Colonial Records of Connecticut." A Puritan of 16th and 17th century England was any person seeking purity of worship and doctrine, especially the parties that rejected the Laudian reform of the Church of England. ... John Oldham (1592-1636) was an early Puritan settler in Massachusetts. ...

Four witch trials and three executions for witchcraft occurred in the town in the 17th century. Mary Johnson was convicted of witchcraft and executed in 1648, Joan and John Carrington in 1651.^[2] Landowner Katherine Harrison was convicted, and although her conviction was reversed, she was banished and her property seized by her neighbors.^[3][4] To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Silas Deane, commissioner to France during the American Revolutionary War, lived in the town. His house is now part of the Webb Deane Stevens Museum. In May 1781, at the Webb House on Main Street, General Geo. Washington and French Lt. Gen. Rochambeau^[5] planned the battle of Yorktown, which culminated in the independence of the then rebellious colonies. Silas Deane (December 24, 1737 - September 23, 1789), was a delegate to the American Continental Congress and later a diplomat. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Dutch Republic, Spain, American Indians Kingdom of Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, American Indians Commanders George Washington, Comte de Rochambeau, Nathanael Greene, Bernardo de Gálvez Sir William Howe, Sir Henry Clinton, Lord Cornwallis (more commanders) The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the...

The Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department was chartered by the Connecticut Legislature on May 12, 1803, making it the first formally chartered fire department in Connecticut, and is believed to be one of the oldest chartered volunteer fire departments in continuous existence in the United States ^[6].

Popular culture

Wethersfield was the setting for Elizabeth George Speare's novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond. Author Thomas Tryon ("Harvest Home") was raised in Wethersfield. Elizabeth George Speare (November 21, 1908 – November 15, 1994) was a respected, dedicated, and talented American childrens author who won many awards for her historical fiction novels, including two Newbery Medals. ... SUCKERS! ...

The ABC smash-hit slapstick comedy series, Perfect Strangers, featured Mark Linn-Baker as Larry Appleton. Mark Linn-Baker was a Wethersfield resident during his formative years and graduated from Wethersfield High School.

Geography

Wethersfield is located at 41° 42' 43" North, 72° 39' 48" West (41.7122° -72.6636°).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 34.0 km² (13.1 mi²). 32.1 km² (12.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.9 km² (0.7 mi²) of it (5.49%) is water. 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. ...

Wethersfield is bordered by Hartford on the north, the Connecticut River and Glastonbury on the east, Rocky Hill on the south and Newington on the west. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Connecticut River as seen from the French King Bridge in western Massachusetts. ... Glastonbury (41n43, 72w37 EST) is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. ... Rocky Hill is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 17,966 as of the 2000 census. ... Newington is a census-designated place in Hartford County, Connecticut. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there were 26,268 people, 11,214 households, and 7,412 families residing in the town. The population density was 818.7/km² (2,119.9/mi²). There were 11,454 housing units at an average density of 356.9/km² (924.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.19% White, 2.09% Black or African American, 0.08% Native American, 1.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.82% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.19% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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. ... Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ... 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 11,214 households out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.9% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.89. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 20.1% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $53,289, and the median income for a family was $68,154. Males had a median income of $43,998 versus $37,443 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,930. About 2.4% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 5.5% 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. ...

Transportation

Greater Hartford's only major method of public transportation is Connecticut Transit (CTTransit), a Connecticut Department of Transportation-owned bus service operating routes throughout the New Haven, Stamford and Hartford metro areas, including Wethersfield. The Greater Hartford region is a region located in the state of Connecticut centered around the states capital of Hartford. ... Nickname: The Elm City Location in Connecticut Coordinates: Counties New Haven County Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. ... Nickname: The City That Works Location in Connecticut Coordinates: NECTA Bridgeport-Stamford Region South Western Region Settled 1641 Incorporated (city) 1893 Consolidated 1949 Government type Mayor-Board of representatives Mayor Dannel Malloy (Dem) Area    - City 52. ... When used by itself in a sentence, the term Hartford can refer to one of several places in the United States. ... Wethersfield is a census-designated place located in Hartford County, Connecticut. ...

Education

The Wethersfield public school system encompasses five elementary schools (Highcrest School, Charles Wright School, Emerson-Williams School, A.W. Hamner School and Webb Elementary School), one middle school (Silas Deane Middle School) and one high school (Wethersfield High School). Silas Deane Middle School, Wethersfield is Wethersfield, Connecticuts only middle school. ... Wethersfield High School, Wethersfield is currently the only high school in Wethersfield, Connecticut, and has won many awards for excellence. ...

Wethersfield is also the home of Corpus Christi School, a Catholic K-8 school of 440 students, as well as a Porter and Chester Institute campus on the Silas Deane Highway.

Places

Streets and paths

Major streets include: Main Street in Old Wethersfield, CT-99/Silas Deane Highway and CT-15/Berlin Turnpike. Old Wethersfield, or Old Wethersfield Historic District is a section of Wethersfield, Connecticut bounded by Hartford, railroad tracks, I-91, and Rocky Hill. ... Connecticut State Highway 15 (CT-15) is a highway in Connecticut that runs 83. ...

Heritage Way, a "linear park" developed in the 1990s, is a multi-use path that connects Wethersfield's open areas and recreation facilities ^[7].

Points of interest

• Wethersfield Cove
• Keeney Memorial Culture Center
• Broad Street Green
• Great Meadows
• Ancient Burying Ground

The Wethersfield Cove is a natural inlet in Wethersfield, Connecticut, and a former site of much local trade and travel. ...

Landmarks and historic districts

Four buildings in Wethersfield are designated as historic landmarks by the National Register of Historic Places: A typical plaque showing entry on the National Register of Historic Places. ...

• Buttolph-Williams House — 249 Broad St. (added December 24, 1968)
• Joseph Webb House — 211 Main St. (added November 15, 1966)
• Roger Butler House — 146 Jordan Ln. (added September 15, 1996)
• Silas Deane House — 203 Main St. (added November 6, 1970)

In 1970, Old Wethersfield, the district bounded by Hartford, the railroad tracks, I-91 and Rocky Hill, was added as a historic district in the National Register of Historic Places. December 24 is the 358th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (359th in leap years). ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... November 15 is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 46 days remaining. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... September 15 is the 258th day of the year (259th in leap years). ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1970 calendar). ... Old Wethersfield, or Old Wethersfield Historic District is a section of Wethersfield, Connecticut bounded by Hartford, railroad tracks, I-91, and Rocky Hill. ...

References

1. ^ U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates
2. ^ List of New England witchcraft cases
3. ^ Another list of New England witchcraft cases
4. ^ Brief summary of Katherine Harrison case
5. ^ [1]
6. ^ [2]
7. ^ Introduction to Heritage Way

See also

• John Oldham
• Robert Seeley
• The Witch of Blackbird Pond

John Oldham (1592-1636) was an early Puritan settler in Massachusetts. ... Robert Seeley, also Seely, Seelye, or Ciely, (1602-1668) was an early Puritan settler in the Massachusetts Bay Colony who helped establish the communities of Watertown, Wethersfield, and New Haven. ... SUCKERS! ...

External links

• Wethersfield homepage
• Webb Deane Stevens Museum homepage
• Wethersfied Historical Society
• Historic Wethersfield Tourism Commission
• Central Regional Tourism District

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