Glastonbury

Glastonbury is a residential town in Hartford County, Connecticut, that combines neighborhoods with business strips and public parks. The Connecticut River marks the eastern border, while housing developments surround gentle hills in the western part of the community.

The community broke away from Wethersfield in 1693 and formed an independent municipal unit on the eastern riverbank. Throughout the late 18th century it developed into a regional center for seafarers and ferry operators.

Every autumn residents and visitors come together for a community celebration that revives farming traditions and handmade crafts. Weekly farmers markets draw families who browse local produce and homemade goods in a relaxed atmosphere.

The town hall on Main Street opens on weekday mornings and provides administrative services for residents and visitors. Public parking is available near shopping districts and makes it easier to reach local stores.

The J.B. Williams Company opened the first commercial soap factory in the United States here during the early 19th century. The facility relied on local waterpower and supplied markets along the entire East Coast.

Location: Capitol Planning Region

Location: Hartford County

Inception: 1636

Elevation above the sea: 19 m

Website: http://glastonbury-ct.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.68694,-72.54472

Latest update: December 14, 2025 23:09