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Tolland, CT

Tolland is a suburban town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 14,563 at the 2020 census.

Tolland was named in May 1715, and incorporated in May 1722 from Windsor. The town was over 20 miles away from Tolland and was incorporated to grow the population out in the hill areas. According to some, the town derives its name from being a toll station on the old road between Boston and New York. Alternatively, its name could have been taken after Tolland in Somerset, England. Today Interstate 84, the main highway connecting New York City, Hartford, Connecticut, and Boston, bisects Tolland, but the town retains a charming village feel. Tolland Green is the informal center of the community and a national historic district. The Green's features include an old-fashioned penny candy and antiques store known to locals as the 'Red and White'; the town's original 19th-century town hall, now an arts center; the Old Tolland County Jail and Museum; the Tolland County Courthouse and former public library; the 'Tolland Inn' bed and breakfast; and the Hicks-Stearns Family Museum, a restored Victorian house. The architectural styles on display, including the white steeples of several churches, are reminiscent of a picture-postcard New England scene. The town is also home to the supposedly haunted Daniel Benton Homestead, built in 1720, and the oldest house in Tolland.

Many of the town's adults work in Hartford, located about 30 minutes away, often at one of the city's many insurance companies, or for the University of Connecticut in Storrs, to the south. A family-oriented town, the landscape of Tolland is primarily composed of houses on plots of land around two acres. Undeveloped, forested land covers the area between the town's many residential developments. Containing two state forests and several municipal parks, the town retains a relatively rural character.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.3 sq mi (104.4 km²), of which 39.7 sq mi (102.8 km²) is land and 0.58 sq mi (1.5 km²) (1.46%) is water. Nearby towns include Coventry, Ellington, Mansfield, Stafford, Vernon, and Willington, Connecticut.

In terms of health and wellness, Tolland prioritizes the well-being of its residents. Rockville General Hospital 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. Crandall's Park, with its scenic trails and open spaces, is a popular destination for residents seeking an active and healthy lifestyle. For fitness enthusiasts, The Tolland Recreation Center offers a range of exercise classes and sports programs. Yoga lovers can find tranquility at Soma Yoga Center, providing diverse yoga classes for all levels. Outdoor activities are abundant at Crandall Park, featuring beautiful trails, a swimming area, and sports facilities. Cutting Edge Chiropractic provides holistic health services, including chiropractic care and massage therapy.

Top sites in Tolland, CT are Tolland Military Museum, Hicks-Stearns Family Museum, and Parciak Conservation Area.

Population: 14,556 (2023). ZIP code: 06084. Area codes: 860, 959. Elevation: 656 ft (200 m). Area: 40.3 sq mi (104.4 km²).

FAQs

How did Tolland, CT get its name?

When the Charter was obtained in 1715, the town was named after an English town in Somerset and was incorporated as Connecticut’s 49th town in May 1722. In 1785, Tolland County was organized by action of the General Assembly and Tolland was designated the county seat. The costs of building the first courthouse and a jail were raised by town subscription. This jail (and three later replacements) proved to be unsatisfactory.

Is Tolland, CT expensive?

Tolland, Connecticut gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 105.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 5.5% higher than the U.S. average and 5.6% higher than the average for Connecticut. A typical home costs $331,600, which is 1.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 8.4% less expensive than the average Connecticut home, at $362,100.

Is Tolland, CT a good place to live?

Tolland was named by Money Magazine in 2005 as the 29th Best Place to live in the United States, in 2009 the 27th Best Place to live in the United States, and in 2011 the 37th Best Small Town to live in the United States.  The Town of Tolland is 40.4 square miles or 25,792 acres. Approximately 16% of the Town of Tolland has been permanently protected as open space, 95% of that is designated for passive use and 5% is for active use.

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Wikipedia

Town of Tolland

Bestplaces

Tolland Military Museum

Hicks-Stearns Family Museum

Parciak Conservation Area

Rockville General Hospital

Planet Fitness

Crandall's Park

Tolland Recreation Center

Soma Yoga Center

Crandall Park

Cutting Edge Chiropractic

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