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Killingly, CT

Killingly is a town in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. Killingly is the largest town by population in the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 17,752 at the 2020 census. It consists of the borough of Danielson and the villages of Attawaugan, Ballouville, Dayville, East Killingly, Rogers, and South Killingly.

In 1653, the second John Winthrop, son of Massachusetts Bay Colony's founding governor, obtained a grant of land formerly held by the Quinebaug Indian tribe known as the Quinebaug (Long Pond) Country. The name was Quinebaug comes from the southern New England Native American term, spelled variously Qunnubbâgge, Quinibauge, etc., meaning "long pond", from qunni-, "long", and -paug, "pond".

The area in that grant, which is now occupied by Killingly, was first settled by English colonists in 1700. It was first called "Aspinock", a word which may have come from the combination of the native term "aucks" or "ock" (the place of/where) and the name of the English settler, Lieutenant Aspinwall. When the town was incorporated in May 1708, Colony Governor Saltonstall was asked to suggest a name. Saltonstall's ancestral manorial possessions lay in Killanslie and Pontefract, Yorkshire, hence he suggested “Kellingly” (the spelling was later altered).

During the 1830s, Killingly was the state's largest producer of cotton goods, manufacturing textiles in mills from cotton shipped from the Deep South. By the 1930s, it was an important producer of window curtains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 50.0 square miles (129 km²), of which, 48.5 square miles (126 km²) of it is land and 1.5 square miles (3.9 km²) of it (2.94%) is water.

In terms of health and wellness, Killingly prioritizes the well-being of its residents. Day Kimball Healthcare offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Planet Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Owen Bell Park is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, featuring walking trails, sports fields, and a playground. The Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington extends its services to Killingly, offering patient-centered care. UConn Student Health and Wellness supports the well-being of students and the broader community with high-quality care. Killingly Parks and Recreation Department organizes numerous activities and events that promote fitness and social engagement.

The top sites in Killingly, CT are Old Furnace State Park, Quinebaug Lake State Park, and Killingly Pond State Park.

Population: 17,752 (2020). ZIP Codes: 06239. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 449 ft (137 m). Area: 50.0 sq mi (129.5 km²).

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How did Killingly, CT get its name?

In May 1708 the General Assembly granted the privileges of a town and defined its boundaries.  The selection of a name for the town was referred to Governor Saltonstall, whose ancestral manorial possessions lay in Killanslie and Pontefract, Yorkshire, hence “Killingly,” formerly spelled Kellingly, was taken from this part of England.  The early name of Killingly was Aspinock, even after the authorization of the town by the Connecticut General Assembly, and may have been taken from the Indian word “aucks” or “ock” (the place where) and the name of any early English settler, Lieutenant Aspinwall. 

What is Killingly, CT is known for?

Settled in 1700 and incorporated in 1708, the town began as several mill villages sited on its abundant waterways, including the Five-Mile and Quinebaug Rivers. In the early half of the 19th century, Killingly was the largest producer of cotton goods in Connecticut, and in the early 20th century the town was known as the curtain capital of the world. Today, many of Killingly’s early mill villages continue to be lively communities as does its Borough of Danielson, which contains two large historic districts.

What is the crime rate in Killingly, CT?

Killingly has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Killingly is 1 in 125. Killingly's crime rate is lower than approximately 39% of Connecticut communities. However, compared to other communities of similar population size, Killingly has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means that for comparably sized cities all across America, Killingly is actually safer than most according to NeighborhoodScout's exclusive analysis of FBI crime data.

Sources

Wikipedia - Killingly, Connecticut

Town of Killingly

CT History

Neighborhood Scout

Killingly Historical

Old Furnace State Park

Quinebaug Lake State Park

Killingly Pond State Park

Day Kimball Healthcare

Planet Fitness

Owen Bell Park

Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington 

UConn Student Health and Wellness

Killingly Parks and Recreation Department 

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