Bloomfield, Suburban town in Hartford County, United States
Bloomfield extends across 26 square miles of land near Hartford, featuring the Metacomet Ridge along its western edge and the Farmington River at its northern border.
The land, originally inhabited by Poquonock Native Americans and settled in 1660 as part of Windsor, became an independent town named Bloomfield in 1835.
The town maintains a diverse population of 21,535 residents as of 2020, with strong African American, Latino, White, and Asian communities living together.
Eleven bus routes connect Bloomfield to surrounding areas, while major roadways including Route 218 and Blue Hills Avenue provide convenient vehicle access throughout the region.
The New England Muscle Bicycle Museum in Bloomfield houses collections of vintage bicycles, presenting regional transportation history through rare two-wheeled vehicles.
Location: Capitol Planning Region
Location: Hartford County
Inception: 1835
Elevation above the sea: 42 m
Shares border with: West Hartford
Website: http://bloomfieldct.org
GPS coordinates: 41.85000,-72.73333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:05
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