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Plymouth, CT

Plymouth is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States, located within the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. It is named after Plymouth, Devon, England. The population was 11,671 at the 2020 census, down from 12,243 at the 2010 census. The town of Plymouth includes the villages of Plymouth Center, Terryville, and Pequabuck.

The town was incorporated in 1795 and became known nationally for the manufacture of clocks. The town was named after Plymouth, Massachusetts. Plymouth (formerly Northbury, a section of Waterbury) was originally used as a burying ground for Waterbury. History records show that it was founded by a group of people who believed they had found a large deposit of lead. This fabled "lead mine" never actually existed (or is still yet to be discovered). The oldest home in the community is on Route 6, and dates to 1690–1700. In the 1790s, George Washington traveled through here, both to visit relatives and to stay away from the coastline.

The Terry family participated in a great deal of Plymouth's history. Eli Terry became partners with Seth Thomas and Silas Hoadley to manufacture clocks in the Greystone section of town. Terry gave the factory to Hoadley and Thomas and opened his clock factory near Carter Road in Plymouth Center, while Thomas moved to Plymouth Hollow. Eli Terry, Jr. (son of Eli Terry) joined with another man who was interested in the cabinet and lock industry, and they opened the Eagle Lock Company. In the 1880s, the Plymouth Hollow section of Plymouth decided to split off and become the town of Thomaston, named after Seth Thomas. The Eagle Lock Company closed in the 1970s, and in 1975 the entire abandoned site burned, leaving one building undamaged. The rest of the buildings were torn down or had floors removed.

The Main Street School was located on the green (Baldwin Park) in Terryville. It was demolished in the 1930s, and the new Terryville High School was constructed behind the green on North Main Street. In the mid-2000s, Prospect Street School and Main Street School (previously called East Main Street) were left abandoned, so the construction of the new Terryville High School could begin in the Holt section of town. The Harry S. Fisher Middle School was turned into the Harry S. Fisher Elementary School, and the old Terryville High School was turned into the Eli Terry Jr. Middle School.

Plymouth is in southeastern Litchfield County and is bordered to the east by the city of Bristol in Hartford County and to the south by the city of Waterbury in New Haven County. Terryville, the largest community in Plymouth, is in the eastern part of town, while Plymouth Center is in the west. The community of Pequabuck is on the eastern border of the town, southeast of Terryville.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Plymouth has a total area of 22.4 square miles (57.9 km²), of which 21.9 square miles (56.7 km²) are land and 0.4 square miles (1.1 km²), or 1.99%, is water. Part of Mattatuck State Forest is in the southwest corner of the town.

Plymouth places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Anytime Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. Begin your wellness journey at the Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department, which provides numerous fitness classes, sports programs, and wellness workshops for all ages. Yoga lovers can unwind at Soulshine Yoga, which provides a range of classes suitable for different levels of experience. Enhance your physical and mental health at the Wellness Center of Plymouth, offering services like massage therapy and holistic treatments. For outdoor activities, visit Lake Winfield, where you can enjoy walking trails, fishing, and picnicking. For holistic wellness, visit Healing Touch Wellness Center, which provides reiki, acupuncture, and nutritional counseling.

Top sites in Plymouth, CT are Lock Museum of America, Whitestone Cliffs Trail, and Railroad Museum of New England.

Population: 11,705 (2023). ZIP codes: 06782, 06786. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Area: 22.4 sq mi (57.9 km²).

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What are the demographics of Plymouth, CT?

With 11,766 people, Plymouth is the 88th most populated city in the state of Connecticut out of 169 cities. The largest Plymouth racial/ethnic groups are White (81.5%) followed by Hispanic (8.8%) and Two or More (7.7%). In 2022, the median household income of Plymouth households was $94,600. Plymouth households made slightly more than Ledyard households ($94,509) and Sprague households ($94,464). However, 4.0% of Plymouth families live in poverty.

What is the crime rate in Plymouth, CT?

If you live in Plymouth, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 177. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43. Compared to other communities of similar population size, Plymouth has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average.

What is the history of Plymouth, CT?

The town was incorporated in 1795 and became known nationally for the manufacture of clocks. The town was named after Plymouth, Massachusetts. Plymouth (formerly Northbury, a section of Waterbury) was originally used as a burying ground for Waterbury. History records show that it was founded by a group of people who believed they had found a large deposit of lead. This fabled "lead mine" never actually existed (or is still yet to be discovered). The oldest home in the community is on Route 6, and dates to 1690–1700.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Plymouth

Neighborhood Scout

CT Demographics

Lock Museum of America

Whitestone Cliffs Trail

Railroad Museum of New England

Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth

Anytime Fitness

Plymouth Parks and Recreation Department

Soulshine Yoga

Wellness Center of Plymouth

Lake Winfield

Healing Touch Wellness Center

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