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Shelton, Connecticut

A city-town hybrid on the Housatonic River in Fairfield County, Shelton combines corporate offices and suburban neighborhoods with riverfront parks and remnants of its industrial past.
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Founded 1789 | Population 41,000 | Peak 41,000 (2024) | County Fairfield County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Shelton, Connecticut

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1789 Founded: Housatonic River.
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1839 Economic Development: Shelton grew through the automobile industry.
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1919 Incorporated: Shelton was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Shelton continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1789 Culture
Founded
1839 Industry
Economic Development
1919 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Housatonic River.
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City-town hybrid.
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Fairfield County.
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Shelton was founded in 1789.
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Shelton has a population of approximately 41,000.

Famous People from Shelton, Connecticut

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Peter Leo Gerety
Catholic Priest, Catholic Bishop · Born Jul 19, 1912 · Died Sep 20, 2016 (age 104)

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