Newtown, Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.
Newtown is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut that spreads across hilly terrain with forests and open areas. The community sits between waterways and scattered settlement centers connected by country roads.
English settlers purchased the land from the Pohtatuck in 1711 and first called the place Quanneapague. The settlement later grew into a hub for trade and travel in the region.
The flagpole on Main Street is maintained by residents and has become a gathering point where small-town life unfolds. Surrounding shops and restaurants draw families who stroll through the streets on weekends.
The town is best explored by car as settlement centers are distributed across the municipal area. Main Street offers parking near shops and public buildings.
The Cyrenius H. Booth Library from 1932 bears the name of a local benefactor and has been expanded several times over the decades. The building serves as a meeting space for events and programs that bring together different age groups.
Location: Western Connecticut Planning Region
Location: Fairfield County
Inception: 1711
Elevation above the sea: 145 m
Shares border with: Brookfield, Easton, Monroe, Redding, Bethel, Southbury, Oxford, Bridgewater
Website: http://newtown-ct.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.41333,-73.30889
Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:02
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