New Haven County

New Haven County stretches across south central Connecticut with flat coastal areas, gentle hills, and several municipalities of varying sizes. Mount Carmel rises as a notable geographic feature within this mosaic landscape.

The area was established as a county in 1666 by the Connecticut General Court, with Milford, New Haven, and Guilford as original settlements. These early communities formed the foundation for the region's development today.

The area is home to Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University, and Quinnipiac University, which together form a major educational center in the region. These institutions shape daily life and the character of many communities throughout the county.

The county is governed by three judicial districts, each housing its own courts to handle legal matters. Water supply is managed by a regional authority, though some municipalities operate their own systems.

A regional water authority supplies most municipalities, while Waterbury, Guilford, and Madison maintain their own independent systems. This division reflects different historical choices in how communities built their infrastructure.

Location: Connecticut

Inception: 1666

Capital city: New Haven

Shares border with: Hartford County, Litchfield County, Fairfield County, Middlesex County, Suffolk County

GPS coordinates: 41.35000,-72.90000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:21