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East Hampton, CT

East Hampton is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 12,717 at the 2020 census. The town center village is listed as a census-designated place (CDP). East Hampton includes the communities of Cobalt, Middle Haddam, and Lake Pocotopaug.

The southern trailhead of the Shenipsit Trail is in Cobalt, and the Airline State Park (a rail trail) has its southern trailhead in East Hampton, at Main Street in the Village Center. The 884-acre (358 ha) Hurd State Park, Meshomasic State Forest, and Salmon River State Forest are located in town. Comstock's Bridge, more commonly known as the Comstock Covered Bridge and the only remaining covered bridge in eastern Connecticut, spans the Salmon River near Route 16 in East Hampton. The Chatham Historical Society Museum and the Joseph N. Goff House Museum and Cultural Center are located in the town.

The first European-derived settlers of the area arrived in 1739 by sea from Eastham, Massachusetts. They traveled up the Connecticut River to Middle Haddam parish between the two adjacent towns of Middletown and Haddam. Led by Isaac Smith, some of these settlers went on to the hills near Lake Pocotopaug, the present-day location of East Hampton. In 1746, the settlers named their community Easthampton Parish after their former home of Eastham. In 1767, the community was separated from Middletown incorporated by the Connecticut General Assembly as the township of Chatham, after Chatham, Medway due to the important shipbuilding industries that both places had in common. An iron forge at the outlet of Lake Pocotopaug was one of the earliest in Connecticut. The forge supplied the local needs and the shipbuilding industry on the banks of the Connecticut River. Shipbuilding up the Connecticut River was given a boost during the War of 1812 when the British raided a town at the mouth of the Connecticut River. The knowledge gained in forging and casting iron was later used for creating other items including waffle irons. Bell making continued to grow during the 1800s with firms utilizing the water power of the Pocotopaug Stream. After the Civil War, numerous coffin-trimming concerns lined the stream. Some firms changed focus over time such as the Watrous Mfg. Co. which started making just bells, later making coffin trimmings, and still later making bell toys.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.8 square miles (95 km²), of which, 35.6 square miles (92 km²) is land and 1.2 square miles (3.1 km²) of it (3.37%) is water, due to the large Lake Pocotopaug, which used to be inhabited by Native American tribes. The town center CDP has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km²). 2.5 square miles (6.5 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) of it (0.78%) is water.

East Hampton places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Middlesex Health Family Medicine offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Team Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For a relaxing day, visit the Kate Jones Yoga and Ten Summit Yoga which offer yoga classes. YONO Willimantic hosts unique events like Doggy Noses & Yoga Poses, combining pet therapy with fitness. East Hampton Chiropractic provides holistic care with chiropractic treatments and massage therapy. For a relaxing day, The Spa Week offers luxurious spa treatments in a serene setting. 

Top sites in East Hampton, CT are Day Pond State Park, Hurd State Park, and Comstock Covered Bridge.

Population: 3,159 (2023). ZIP codes: 06424, 06414, 06456. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 417 ft (127 m). Area: 36.8 sq mi (95.3 km²).

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What are the demographics of East Hampton, CT?

East Hampton, CT is home to a population of 2.94k people, of which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.26% of East Hampton, CT residents were born outside of the country (96 people). In 2022, there were 26.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.77k people) in East Hampton, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 104 White (Hispanic) and 30 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the history of East Hampton, CT?

East Hampton was first settled in 1639 and was officially incorporated in 1767. The town’s name is derived from its location on the east bank of the Connecticut River. East Hampton has a long and storied history and has played an important role in the development of the state of Connecticut. During the American Revolutionary War, East Hampton was the site of several battles, including the Battle of Hartford Heights. In the 19th century, the town became known for its thriving shipbuilding industry, and many of the town’s historic buildings date back to this period. Today, East Hampton is a picturesque New England town with a small-town feel.

How did East Hampton, CT get its name?

In 1767, the town was incorporated as Chatham Connecticut in honor of the Earl of Chatham in England for his support of the American colonies at that time and was originally part of Middletown. At the time of its incorporation by the General Assembly in 1767, it included in its bounds all of what had been previously known under the names of the parishes of East Middletown, most of the parish of Middle Haddam, all of East Hampton parish and a part of the parish of Westchester. Chatham, CT was officially given the name East Hampton in the year 1915, which is said to have been selected by the first settlers who had previously lived in Eastham, Mass.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of East Hampton

Chatham Historical CT

Data USA

Day Pond State Park

Hurd State Park

Comstock Covered Bridge

Middlesex Health Family Medicine

Team Fitness

Kate Jones Yoga

Ten Summit Yoga

YONO Willimantic

East Hampton Chiropractic

Spa Week

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