Litchfield, Colonial town in Northwest Hills, Connecticut, United States
Located in northwestern Connecticut, Litchfield spans 56 square miles of land featuring varied terrain with elevations between 151 and 331 meters.
Established in 1719 after acquiring lands from Tunxis Indians, Litchfield served as a military supply depot during the American Revolution.
The Litchfield Historical Society Museum contains collections of early American crafts that document the development of Connecticut's northwestern region.
The Northwestern Connecticut Transit District provides regular bus services connecting Litchfield with surrounding communities through U.S. Route 202.
In 1784, Judge Tapping Reeve founded the first law school in the United States here, educating future vice presidents Aaron Burr and John Calhoun.
Location: Northwest Hills Planning Region
Location: Litchfield County
Inception: 1719
Elevation above the sea: 331 m
Website: http://townoflitchfield.org/Pages/index
GPS coordinates: 41.74722,-73.18972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:42
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