Litchfield, Colonial town in Northwest Hills, Connecticut, United States
Description
Litchfield is a town in the Northwest Hills region of Connecticut with varied terrain that includes forests, open farmland, and rolling hills. The settlement spreads across a substantial area where traditional homes and historic buildings sit scattered among the natural landscape.
History
The town was established in 1719 after colonists acquired land from the Tunxis Indians and later became important during the American Revolution. It served as a supply and administrative center for military operations throughout the war.
Culture
The town takes its name from an English settlement and maintains the typical layout of a rural New England community, where residents still gather around a central green and local institutions.
Practical
You can reach the town by car or bus, with U.S. Route 202 serving as the main connection to other areas. Local bus services through the Northwestern Connecticut Transit District are available for visitors without a car.
Did you know?
In 1784 Judge Tapping Reeve founded the first law school in the United States here, which attracted future vice presidents and other national leaders to study law. The institution shaped legal education for generations across the country.
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