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Watertown, CT

Watertown is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The population was 22,105 at the 2020 census. The ZIP Codes for Watertown are 06795 (for most of the town) and 06779 (for the Oakville section). It is a suburb of Waterbury. The urban center of the town is the Watertown census-designated place, with a population of 3,938 at the 2020 census.

Watertown, before colonization, belonged to the Paugasuck Indians. At that time, the colony was called "Mattatock", though it had several variations in spelling through the years. Colonization of the area today called Watertown began in 1684 when Thomas Judd and other proprietors bought the land as a group. The land where Watertown is now located, having originally belonged to Mattatock, officially changed its name to Watterbury (now Waterbury) by record on March 20, 1695, by consensus of a council.

In 1729, the Garnsey family settled in an area of Watterbury, now called Guernseytown. The oldest house in Watertown today was built in 1735 on Main Street. A poet from the Revolutionary War, John Trumbull, was born here in 1750.

With a population of 338, the First Ecclesiastical Society of Westbury was formed. The Town of Watertown was officially established in 1780 when Westbury separated from Watterbury.  Some years later, in 1893, The Taft School was established in Watertown and has been there ever since.

Watertown is in southeastern Litchfield County and is bordered to the southeast by the city of Waterbury in New Haven County. Other bordering towns are Middlebury to the south, Woodbury and Bethlehem to the west, Morris to the northwest, and Thomaston to the east. It is in the Eastern Standard Time zone. The elevation at the town center is 583 feet (178 m).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 29.5 square miles (76.4 km²), of which 29.0 square miles (75.1 km²) are land and 0.50 square miles (1.3 km²), or 1.72%, is water. Oakville, which is often mistaken for a separate town, is in the southeastern part of Watertown. Although Oakville has its own post office and ZIP code, it does not have a charter or town government of its own. Oakville receives all of its town services (police, fire, water, and so on) from Watertown.

Watertown places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. The Waterbury Hospital offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs. Residents can enjoy outdoor activities at Crestbrook Park, which offers hiking trails, sports facilities, and a serene environment for relaxation. Universal Fitness offers comprehensive fitness programs including cardio, strength training, and group exercise classes. For fitness enthusiasts, Revolution Training provides personalized training programs and group fitness classes. Yoga practitioners can join sessions at Bend Yoga and Wellness, promoting both physical and mental well-being. Those seeking relaxation can visit A Balanced Body Massage and Spa for therapeutic massages and spa treatments. Steel Beach Gym offers state-of-the-art gym facilities and personal training. 

Top sites in Watertown, CT are Black Rock State Park, Watertown History Museum, and Crestbrook Golf Course.

Population: 4,215 (2023). ZIP code: 04038. Area code: 870. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Area: 5129 sq mi.

FAQs

Is Watertown, CT a good place to live?

Watertown is in Litchfield County. Living in Watertown offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Watertown and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Watertown are above average.

What is Watertown, CT known for?

In 1738, the First Ecclesiastical Society of Westbury was formed, and in 1780 the town separated from Waterbury and incorporated as Watertown. Although rural, the town saw growth in light manufacture, including a spooled silk thread factory in the mid-1800s, a cutting tools factory, and, in the 20th century, the Watertown Manufacturing Company, which produced plastic shatterproof dinnerware, and the Princeton Knitting Mills that produced the first high-nap imitation fur.

What are the demographics of Watertown, CT?

Watertown, CT is home to a population of 3.77k people, of which 90% are citizens. As of 2022, 14.7% of Watertown, CT residents were born outside of the country (552 people). In 2022, there were 5.14 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.69k people) in Watertown, CT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 524 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 180 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Watertown

Niche

Connecticut History

Data USA

Black Rock State Park

Watertown History Museum

Crestbrook Golf Course

Waterbury Hospital 

Crestbrook Park

Universal Fitness

Revolution Training

Bend Yoga and Wellness

A Balanced Body Massage and Spa

Steel Beach Gym

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