Bethel, Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Located in hilly terrain spanning 16.9 square miles, Bethel borders Redding, Danbury, Brookfield, and Newtown in the Western Connecticut Planning Region.
Initially established as part of Danbury in 1685, Bethel gained its independence and official incorporation as a separate town in 1855.
The Art Young Gallery celebrates the legacy of the radical cartoonist who spent substantial time in this Connecticut town during the early 1900s.
The Clifford J. Hurgin Municipal Center at 1 School Street houses government services and operates with extended hours until 6 PM on Thursdays.
In 1934, Bethel became the birthplace of American vodka production when Rudolph Kunett established the first U.S. distillery using the Smirnoff recipe.
Location: Western Connecticut Planning Region
Location: Fairfield County
Inception: 1855
Elevation above the sea: 115 m
Part of: New York metropolitan area, Greater Danbury
Shares border with: Brookfield, Danbury, Newtown, Redding
Website: http://bethelct.org
GPS coordinates: 41.37121,-73.41401
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:03
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