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Hamden, Connecticut

Located in New Haven County, Connecticut, Hamden was founded in 1786. Sleeping Giant State Park is a beloved hiking spot. Quinnipiac University is in Hamden.
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Founded 1786 | Population 61,000 | Peak 61,000 (2024) | County New Haven County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Hamden, Connecticut

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1786 Separated from New Haven: Independent town.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Hamden's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Hamden continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Hamden continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1786 Government
Separated from New Haven
1890 Culture
Higher Education
2010 Culture
Modern Era
2020 Culture
Modern Growth

Did You Know?

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Sleeping Giant State Park is a beloved hiking spot.
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Quinnipiac University is in Hamden.
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Adjacent to New Haven.
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Hamden is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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Hamden was founded in 1786.

Famous People from Hamden, Connecticut

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Ernest Borgnine
Actor, Military Officer · Born Jan 24, 1917 · Died Jul 8, 2012 (age 95)
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Alexis Holmes
Athletics Competitor · Born Jan 28, 2000 · Age 26
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Dana Terrace
Screenwriter, Animator · Born Dec 8, 1990 · Age 35
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Donald Hall
Writer, Poet · Born Sep 20, 1928 · Died Jun 23, 2018 (age 89)
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John Carpenter
Game Show Contestant · Born Dec 24, 1967 · Age 58

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