Wethersfield, Connecticut
Wethersfield is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is located immediately south of Hartford along the Connecticut River. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 27,298 at the time of the 2020 census.
Wethersfield | |
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| Town of Wethersfield | |
Joseph Webb and Isaac Stevens houses | |
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Seal | |
| Motto: Ye Most Auncient Towne in Connecticut | |
| Coordinates: 41°42′51″N 72°39′09″W | |
| Country | United States |
| U.S. state | Connecticut |
| County | Hartford |
| Region | Capitol Region |
| Settled | October 1634 |
| Incorporated | February 21, 1637 |
| Named for | Wethersfield, Essex |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| • Town manager | Gary A. Evans
Town council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.1 sq mi (34.0 km2) |
| • Land | 12.3 sq mi (31.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 27,298 |
| • Density | 2,100/sq mi (800/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (Eastern) |
| ZIP Code | 06109 |
| Area code(s) | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-84900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 212042 |
| Interstates | |
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| State Routes | |
| Website | wethersfieldct |
Many records from colonial times spell the name "Weathersfield" and "Wythersfield", while Native Americans called it Pyquag. "Watertown" is a variant name.
The neighborhood known as Old Wethersfield is the state's largest historic district, spanning 2 sq mi (5.2 km2) and containing 1,100 buildings, dating to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The town is primarily served by Interstate 91.
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