South Windsor, New England town in Hartford County, Connecticut
South Windsor extends along the eastern bank of the Connecticut River, featuring residential neighborhoods and commercial districts at an elevation of 22 meters.
The settlement began in 1652 when families from Windsor started using land on the Connecticut River's east bank for farming and grazing purposes.
The Wood Memorial Library and Museum on Old Main Street preserves local heritage through exhibits, documents, and collections from the colonial period.
The town operates under a council-manager government system, providing residents with online services for tax payments and municipal resource access.
Local farmers cultivated tobacco as a primary agricultural product since the town's establishment, contributing to Connecticut's agricultural development.
Location: Capitol Planning Region
Location: Hartford County
Inception: 1652
Elevation above the sea: 22 m
Website: http://www.southwindsor.org/Pages/swindsorct_bcomm/council
Website: http://southwindsor.org/Pages/swindsorct_bcomm/council
GPS coordinates: 41.83222,-72.56972
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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