Tolland CT Real Estate
Tolland Connecticut (06084), originally a part of the Town of Windsor, was settled by those who felt that Windsor was becoming crowded and that their growing families were in need of homesteads. The town boasts a pleasant small town atmosphere with access to big city amenities. Situated about 20 miles northeast of Hartford, Tolland is easily accessible from Interstate 84, yet still retains a charming village feel. Bordered by the Willimantic River to the east, Tolland attracts hiking and fishing enthusiasts to the Nye-Holman State Forest and Shenipsit Lake Reservoir. It is conveniently located about 10 miles from the University of Connecticut and offers a diverse selection of real estate in picturesque neighborhoods, from affordable small-and-medium sized houses to estates and townhouses.
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Tolland was named “37th Best Small Town to Live in America” by Money Magazine in 2011.
Size and Population
Tolland covers an area of 41 square miles and about 16,000 people call the town home.
Quick Facts
- County: Tolland
- Incorporated as Connecticut’s 49th town in May 1722
Education
Birch Grove Primary School
247 Rhodes Road, Tolland CT
Main Office: (860) 870- 6750 (Menu 1)
Website http://www.bgp.tolland.k12.ct.us/home
Tolland Intermediate School
96 Old Post Road, Tolland CT
Main Office: (860) 870-6885
Website http://www.tis.tolland.k12.ct.us/
Tolland Middle School
1 Falcon Way, Tolland CT
Main Office: (860) 870-5737
Website http://www.tms.tolland.k12.ct.us/
Tolland High School
1 Eagle Hill, Tolland, CT
Main Office: (860) 870-6818
Website http://www.ths.tolland.k12.ct.us/
Notable Residents
· Daniel C. Burbank (1961–), NASA astronaut was raised in town and graduated Tolland High School.
· Henry D. Cogswell (1820–1900), dentist and a crusader in the temperance movement was born in Tolland.
· William W. Eaton (1816–1898), US Congressman and US Senator was born in and was a resident of Tolland.
· Jonathan Hatch Hubbard (1768–1849), US Congressman for Vermont was a born in Tolland.
· Charles R. Ladd (1822–1903), lawyer, politician and Massachusetts Auditor was born in Tolland.
· David Passaro (1966–), CIA contractor and former US Army Ranger graduated from Tolland High School.
· Shubal Stearns (1706–1771), evangelist, preacher of the Separate Baptists was a resident.
· James Stevenson (1981–), actor grew up in Tolland.
· Loren P. Waldo (1802–1881), lawyer and US Congressman was a resident.
· Nancy Wyman, Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut and former State Comptroller
Helpful Links
>>Official Website, Town of Tolland, CT
>>Tolland Video Highlights: Real Estate and Relocation
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