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Farmington, Connecticut
Town
Official seal of Farmington, Connecticut
Seal
Motto: "Respecting History, Planning The Future"
Location in Hartford County, Connecticut
Location in Hartford County, Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°43′40″N 72°50′25″W / 41.72778°N 72.84028°W / 41.72778; -72.84028Coordinates: 41°43′40″N 72°50′25″W / 41.72778°N 72.84028°W / 41.72778; -72.84028
Country United States
State Connecticut
NECTA Hartford
Region Capitol Region
Settled 1641
Incorporated 1645
Consolidated 1947
Government
 • Type Council-manager
 • Town Council Nancy Nickerson (R), Chm
Jeffrey P. Apuzzo (R)
Jon Landry (R)
Peter Mastrobattista (R)
Meredith A. Trimble (R)
Amy Suffredini (D)
John W. Vibert (D)
Area
 • Total 28.8 sq mi (74.5 km2)
 • Land 28.0 sq mi (72.6 km2)
 • Water 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km2)
Elevation 161 ft (49 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 25,340
 • Density 880/sq mi (340/km2)
Time zone Eastern (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) Eastern (UTC-4)
ZIP code 06032, 06085
Area code(s) 860
FIPS code 09-27600
GNIS feature ID 0213430
Website www.farmington-ct.org

Farmington is a town located in Hartford County in the Farmington Valley area of central Connecticut in the United States. The population was 25,340 at the 2010 census. As an affluent suburb of Hartford, it is home to the world headquarters of several large corporations including Carrier Corporation, Otis Elevator Company, and Carvel.

Farmington was originally inhabited by the Tunxis Indian tribe. In 1640, a community of English immigrants was established by residents of Hartford, making Farmington the oldest inland settlement west of the Connecticut River and the twelfth oldest communities in the state. Settlers found the area ideal because of its rich soil, location along the floodplain of the Farmington River, and valley geography.

The town and river were given their present names in 1645, which is considered the incorporation year of the town. The town's boundaries were later enlarged several times, making it the largest in the Connecticut Colony. The town was named after Farmington, in England.

Farmington has been called the "mother of towns" because its vast area was divided to produce nine other central Connecticut communities. The borough of Unionville, in Farmington's northwest corner, was once home to many factories harnessing the water power of the Farmington River.

Farmington is steeped in New England history. Main Street, in the historic village section, is lined with colonial estates, some of which date back to the 17th century. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington passed through Farmington on several occasions and referred to the town as "the village of pretty houses." In addition, French troops under General Rochambeau encamped in Farmington en route to Westchester County to offer crucial support to General Washington's army.


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