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East Windsor, CT

East Windsor is a town in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 11,190 at the 2020 census. The town has five villages: Broad Brook, Melrose, Scantic, Warehouse Point and Windsorville.

In 1633, Settlers laid claim to the area now known as Windsor which included East Windsor. No English settlers lived on the east side of the river. The first English settler in what is today known as East Windsor, was William Pynchon, the founder of Springfield, Massachusetts. In 1636, he erected a warehouse for his settlement's transshipment of goods at what is now known as "Warehouse Point". Warehouse Point served as the southern border of Springfield, Massachusetts, for 132 years—until 1768—when Warehouse Point, Connecticut, was annexed by the Connecticut Colony. Pynchon selected the site of Warehouse Point because of its location near the Enfield Falls—the first major falls in the Connecticut River, the head of navigation where seagoing vessels were forced to terminate their voyages and transship to smaller shallops. By constructing a warehouse at Warehouse Point, Pynchon essentially forced all northern Connecticut River businesses to run through him and his settlement at Springfield.

Meanwhile, most of today's East Windsor was part of the prominent Windsor settlement on the east side of the river. Settlers avoided the East Side of the river due to the Podunk tribe who inhabited the area, particularly following King Philip's War in 1675. Simon Wolcott was the first settler in today's East Windsor. East Windsor also included today's Ellington and South Windsor. Eventually on May 10, 1768, The East Windsor parish was partitioned from Windsor. The center of town became what is now East Windsor Hill in today's South Windsor. The North Part of town center was Scantic.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.8 square miles (69.5 km²), of which 26.3 square miles (68.0 km²) is land and 0.58 square miles (1.5 km²), or 2.11%, is water. East Windsor is bordered by the town of Enfield to the north, South Windsor to the south, Ellington to the east, and Windsor Locks and Windsor to the west, across the Connecticut River.

By virtue of its location on the Connecticut River, Windsor functioned as a vital port. Merchants on both sides of the river shipped timber products, brick, livestock, wheat, tobacco and other produce to supply plantations in the West Indies, importing sugar, molasses, salt, and British manufactured textiles, ceramics, hardware and glass on return trips. Windsor's Hooker and Chaffee mercantile firm maintained a store and packing houses right off Windsor's Palisado Green. Small scale shipbuilding took place at the mouth of the Scantic River in what is now South Windsor, Warehouse Point in what is now East Windsor, and along the Farmington from as far upriver as today's village of Poquonock.

East Windsor places a strong emphasis on health and wellness to its residents. Rockville General Hospital  offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Kakley Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For fitness enthusiasts, Anytime Fitness provides 24/7 access to gym facilities and personalized training programs. Vitality Spa & Holistic Wellness Center provides massage therapy, skincare treatments, and wellness programs. East Windsor Parks and Recreation organizes community fitness events, sports leagues, and wellness workshops. Curves offers a specialized fitness program designed for women, focusing on strength training and cardio. Mindful Movements Pilates provides Pilates classes tailored for various fitness levels to improve core strength and posture. 

Top sites in East Windsor, CT are Connecticut Trolley Museum, East Windsor Historical Society's Museums on the Green, and Sports World.

Population: 11,301 (2023). ZIP codes: 06016, 06088. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Area: 26.8 sq mi (69.5 km²).

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What is the crime rate in East Windsor, CT?

The crime rate in East Windsor is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 23 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in East Windsor is 1 in 44. Based on FBI crime data, East Windsor is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Connecticut, East Windsor has a crime rate that is higher than 90% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

What are the demographics of East Windsor, CT?

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,818 people, 4,078 households, and 2,556 families residing in the town. The population density was 373.5 inhabitants per square mile (144.2/km²). There were 4,356 housing units at an average density of 165.7 per square mile (64.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 91.47% White, 4.09% African American, 0.16% Native American, 2.00% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.

What are the 5 villages of East Windsor, CT?

East Windsor, Connecticut, incorporated in 1768, was originally settled by farmers drawn by the even topography and fertile soils of the Connecticut River Valley. The character of East Windsor is derived from the river access, agricultural land, and open space, which lend the town its rural charm. East Windsor is comprised of five villages, Broad Brook, Melrose, Scantic, Warehouse Point and Windsorville.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of East Windsor

Neighborhood Scout

Connecticut Trolley Museum

East Windsor Historical Society's Museums on the Green

Sports World

Rockville General Hospital

Kakley Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Vitality Spa & Holistic Wellness Center

East Windsor Parks and Recreation

Curves

Mindful Movements Pilates

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