Willington CT Real Estate
Willington Connecticut (06279) is a small rural town in northeastern Connecticut located 20 miles east of Hartford on Route I-84. The town is predominantly residential in nature, but is conveniently located only a few miles from the University of Connecticut main campus and is also home to a shopping center, major travel stop, and several local restaurants. Its proximity to Route I-84 offers ready connections to Hartford, New York, Springfield, Worcester, Providence, and Boston. Willington offers classic New England architecture, farms, rivers, rolling hills and a variety of recreational opportunities. Willington offers a diverse selection of housing options, ranging from historic homes to newer family-oriented subdivisions.
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Willington was rated at #7 for towns with a population of 3,500 – 6,500 in the March 2010 issue of Connecticut Magazine.
Size & Population
Willington occupies 33 square miles and has a population of about 6,500 people.
Quick Facts
- County: Tolland
- Incorporated in May, 1727
Education
School District (Elementary & Middle School): Willington Public Schools
Center Elementary School (Pre-K – 3rd grade)
12 Old Farms Road, Willington, CT
Main Office: (860) 429-9367
Center Elementary School Website
Hall Memorial School (4th grade – 8th grade)
111 River Road, Willington, CT
Main Office (860) 429-9391
School District (High School): Regional School District #19
E.O. Smith High School (Grades 9 – 12th)
1235 Storrs Rd, Mansfield, CT
Main Office: (860) 487-0877
Windham Regional Technical School , Windham
210 Birch St, Willimantic, CT
Main Office: (860) 456-3879
Windham Regional Technical School Website
Famous residents
· Orrin Holt (1792–1855), US Congressman was born and died in town.
· Jared Sparks (1792–1855), historian, Unitarian minister and President of Harvard University. A street named in his honor extends from the town green to Moose Meadow Road.
· Justus Vinton (1806–1858), a Baptist missionary to Myanmar, was born in town
Recreation
Willington’s Parks and Recreation Department offers participation in local and regional sports programs, outdoor events, and a kayak loaner program to take advantage of the numerous lakes and rivers in town.
Helpful Links:
>>Official Website, Town of Willington, CT
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