Newtown, Town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States.
Located sixty miles from New York City, Newtown spans over 60 square miles across varied terrain with elevations ranging from 121 to 145 meters.
Founded in 1711 after English colonists purchased the land from Pohtatuck Indians, Newtown initially bore the name Quanneapague and developed into a regional transportation center.
The Cyrenius H. Booth Library, established in 1932, serves the community with expanded facilities and regular cultural programming for residents of all ages.
The town operates under a select board government structure, with regular meetings held on first and third Mondays for addressing community matters.
A 110-foot flagpole stands prominently on Main Street, featuring separate winter and summer flags that undergo ceremonial changes throughout the year.
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: May 28, 2025 11:43
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