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Cheshire formerly known as New Cheshire Parish, is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, the population of Cheshire was 28,733. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The center of population of Connecticut is located in Cheshire.

Cheshire, Connecticut was first settled in 1694 as part of Wallingford, Connecticut. It was then known as New Cheshire Parish. After many attempts in securing their independence from Wallingford, New Cheshire Parish was granted secession and was later incorporated as a town in May 1780 as Cheshire. The name is a transfer from Cheshire, in England. Prospect, Connecticut, was formerly part of Cheshire before 1829 and was then known as Columbia Parish. Cheshire has a Cold War-era fallout shelter constructed in 1966, located underneath the local AT&T tower.

During a July 23, 2007 home invasion in Cheshire (see Cheshire, Connecticut, home invasion murders), a mother and her two daughters were murdered, leaving the father of the family as the sole survivor. The incident and subsequent trial were covered extensively within local and state media and became culturally significant in Connecticut, having "upended notions of suburban security, delayed the abolition of Connecticut’s death penalty, and became the subject of TV shows, documentaries, and books."

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.4 square miles (86.4 km²), of which 33.1 square miles (85.6 km²) is land and 0.31 square miles (0.8 km²), or 0.89%, is water.

Cheshire is situated amid several major cities in Connecticut. It lies 14 miles (23 km) north of New Haven, 25 miles (40 km) south of the capital Hartford, 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Bridgeport, and Waterbury is adjacent to Cheshire. Cheshire shares borders with Southington on the north and northeast, Meriden on the northeast, Wallingford on the east, Hamden on the south, Bethany for a short distance on the southwest, Prospect on the west, Waterbury on the northwest, and Wolcott on the northwest

Cheshire places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with several healthcare facilities serving the community. The MidState Medical Center and Hartford HealthCare Health Center offer comprehensive medical services, contributing to the overall well-being of Cheshire residents. Begin your journey at Cheshire Family YMCA, which provides a range of fitness classes, swimming facilities, and community wellness programs. For holistic wellness, A Balanced Body Massage and Spa offers therapeutic massages and spa treatments to rejuvenate the mind and body. Cheshire Fitness Zone specializes in personal training and group fitness classes tailored to individual fitness goals. Bend Yoga and Wellness provides a tranquil space for yoga enthusiasts, offering various yoga styles and wellness workshops. Cheshire Cycle provides indoor cycling and strength training classes for fitness enthusiasts.

The top Sites in Cheshire, CT are Hubbard Park, Roaring Brook Park, and Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum.

Population: 28,733 (2020). ZIP Codes: 06410. Area codes: 203, 475. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Area: 33.4 sq mi (86.4 km²).

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Is Cheshire, CT a nice place to live?

Cheshire is in New Haven County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Cheshire offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Cheshire and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Cheshire are highly rated.

What is Cheshire, CT famous for?

Predominately a farming community, Cheshire saw a rise in industry and suburbanization in the post-World War II period but managed to retain many of its rural characteristics and agrarian roots. Today, Cheshire’s lively agricultural industry has led the town to be called the “Bedding Plant Capital of Connecticut.” It is also home to two state prison facilities, the Cheshire Correctional Institution which opened in 1910 and the Manson Youth Institute, which opened in 1982.

Is Cheshire, CT a town or a city?

Cheshire, formerly known as New Cheshire Parish, is a town in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. At the time of the 2020 census, the population of Cheshire was 28,733. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The center of population of Connecticut is located in Cheshire.

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Wikipedia - Cheshire, Connecticut

Town of Cheshire

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Connecticut History

Hubbard Park

Roaring Brook Park

Barker Character Comic and Cartoon Museum

MidState Medical Center

Hartford HealthCare Health Center 

Cheshire Family YMCA

A Balanced Body Massage and Spa

Cheshire Fitness Zone

Bend Yoga and Wellness

Cheshire Cycle

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