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Facts about Torrington Connecticut (click images to view larger)

Mayor:

 Ryan J. Bingham

Incorporated:

 1923

Torrington Location in CT:

 Torrington city location

Torrington Seal:

 Torrington city seal

Area Code:

 860

Zip code:

 06790, 06791

Population:

 35,995

Area:

 40.4 square miles

Nickname:

 T-Town

City website:

 Torrington

History, landmarks, interesting facts:

Originally called Wolcottville, Torrington was first settled in 1735. Torrington became incorporated as a town in 1740.
Torrington is made up of 7 main communities. They are: Burrville, Drakeville, Newfield, Torringford, Downtown Torrington, West Torrington, and Wrightville.

Locations on the National Register of Historic Places:

Downtown Torrington Historic District: Roughly bounded by Church and Alvord Sts., Center Cemetery, Willow St., E. Main St., Litchfield St., and Prospect St. (added 1988)
Fyler-Hotchkiss Estate: 192 Main St. (added March 12, 1987)
Gillette's Grist Mill: E of Torrington on Maple Hollow Rd. (added September 29, 1977)
James Alldis House: 355 Prospect St. (added May 29, 1982)
Migeon Avenue Historic District: Roughly along Migeon Ave. and parts of Forest St. (added October 6, 2002)
Paugnut Forest Administration Building: 385 Burr Mountain Rd. (added October 5, 1986)
Skee's Diner: 589 Main St. (added October 6, 2002)
South School: 362 S. Main St. (added April 27, 1986)
Torringford Street Historic District: Torringford St. from Main St. N to W. Hill Rd. (added August 31, 1991)
Torrington Fire Department Headquarters: 117 Water St. (added 1987)
Villa Friuli: 58 High St. (added May 11, 1991)
Warner Theatre: 68-82 Main St. (added March 16, 1984)
Warrenton Woolen Mill: 839 Main St. (added March 12, 1987)
Water Street Historic District: Roughly along Water St., from Church St. to Prospect St. (added February 15, 2003)


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