Winsted, Census-designated place in Winchester, Connecticut.
Winsted occupies 4.8 square miles of land within a horseshoe-shaped valley surrounded by hills at an elevation of 216 meters above sea level.
The settlement began in 1750 at the junction of Mad River and Still River, developing into one of Connecticut's first mill towns producing scythes from 1792.
Northwestern Connecticut Community College operates from the former Gilbert School building, providing higher education opportunities to regional students since 1965.
The Northwestern Connecticut Transit District provides transportation services connecting Winsted residents to neighboring communities and regional transportation hubs.
The American Museum of Tort Law, established in 2015 within the former Winsted Savings Bank building, presents exhibits about civil justice and legal education.
Location: Winchester
Inception: 1858
Elevation above the sea: 216 m
Website: https://www.townofwinchester.org/
Website: https://townofwinchester.org
GPS coordinates: 41.92111,-73.06000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:12
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