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Cities/towns in Litchfield: |
Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, New Milford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Plymouth, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Watertown, Winchester, Winsted, Woodbury |
Founded: |
1751 |
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Nearby Counties: |
South:Fairfield East:Hartford |
Median household income: |
~$85,000 |
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Area Code: |
860 and 203 |
Largest City: |
Torrington |
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Population: |
182,193 |
Area: |
945 square miles |
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Litchfield County Map: |
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Significant Landmarks and Historical events:
Litchfield was created in 1751 by the Connecticut General Court from land that then belonged to Fairfield, New Haven, and Hartford counties.Litchfield Historic District is a fine example of a late 1700s New England town. The area was declared a national historic landmark in 1968.

Litchfield Meeting House was completed in 1829. It is one of the main spots to see in the Litchfield National Historic Landmark District.
The latest Litchfield Connecticut News:
With power outages, flooding, downed trees, storm hits Litchfield county hard Torrington Register Citizen TORRINGTON — Many Connecticut towns are still experiencing power outages due to this weekend's strong storm. The Southwest part of the ... |
- With power outages, flooding, downed trees, storm hits Litchfield county hard - Torrington Register CitizenWith power outages, flooding, downed trees, storm hits Litchfield county hard
Torrington Register Citizen
TORRINGTON — Many Connecticut towns are still experiencing power outages due to this weekend's strong storm. The Southwest part of the ...and more » - A Connecticut Cottage Garden - Hartford CourantA Connecticut Cottage Garden
Hartford Courant
This colorful, vibrant space has been recognized for its excellence and highlighted on many occasions in local newspapers (the Litchfield County Times and ... - Connecticut Old State House Museum Pass available at Oliver Wolcott Library - Torrington Register CitizenConnecticut Old State House Museum Pass available at Oliver Wolcott Library
Torrington Register Citizen
LITCHFIELD — Oliver Wolcott Library announces the addition of the Connecticut Old State House Museum to their library pass collection! ... - Connecticut Junior Republic sets open house Litchfield day tour for July 10 - TownTimesNews.comConnecticut Junior Republic sets open house Litchfield day tour for July 10
TownTimesNews.com
Advance tickets for the Saturday tour may be obtained for $30 by contacting the Litchfield Aid of CJR, PO Box 214, Litchfield, Connecticut 06759. ... - Litchfield Historical Society's 'Hands On History' highlights Revolutionary War - Torrington Register CitizenLitchfield Historical Society's 'Hands On History' highlights Revolutionary War
Torrington Register Citizen
Merchants from across Connecticut as well as cities such as New York, Boston and London flocked to Litchfield to establish shops and businesses. ... - Rob Pazdziorko named ad director of Foothills Media Group - Torrington Register CitizenRob Pazdziorko named ad director of Foothills Media Group
Torrington Register Citizen
Com, The Foothills Trader, Litchfield County Mom magazine and a group of weeklies that includes Good News About Torrington, the Thomaston Express, ... - Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, CT-Style - NBC Connecticut

Brisbane TimesWays to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day, CT-Style
NBC Connecticut
If a more intimate setting is more your thing, Litchfield Saltwater Grille is hosting a beer tasting and lunch on March 17 at noon. ...
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with all things IrishDanbury News Times all 372 news articles » - Small Town Matters: Digging deep to map out Roxbury's road names - Waterbury Republican AmericanSmall Town Matters: Digging deep to map out Roxbury's road names
Waterbury Republican American
Following the pattern of many Connecticut towns, the Indian name was changed after settlers petitioned the colonial powers for permission to establish their ... - Killer, arsonist in court for probation violation - Waterbury Republican American

Waterbury Republican AmericanKiller, arsonist in court for probation violation
Waterbury Republican American
LITCHFIELD — Convicted killer Paul Graziani, formerly of Goshen, appeared briefly in Litchfield Superior Court ...
Convicted arsonist who signed self out of mental hospital wants private attorneyTorrington Register Citizen all 5 news articles » - Rip Torn's court date postponed to March - The Associated PressRip Torn's court date postponed to March
The Associated Press
LITCHFIELD, Conn. — A judge in Connecticut has postponed actor Rip Torn's next court appearance until March, citing a scheduling conflict. ...
Rip Torn's Homeland DefenseTMZ.com (blog)
Troubled Actor Rip Torn Gets Court Date PostponedPost Chronicle all 288 news articles »


