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Wallingford, Connecticut

Located in New Haven County, Connecticut, Wallingford was founded in 1670. Choate Rosemary Hall, elite prep school, is in Wallingford. JFK attended Choate before going to Harvard.
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Founded 1670 | Population 45,000 | Peak 45,000 (2024) | County New Haven County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Wallingford, Connecticut

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1670 Founded: Colonial settlement.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Wallingford's character and economy.
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2010 Modern Era: Wallingford continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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2020 Modern Growth: Wallingford continued to grow as part of its metropolitan area.
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Did You Know?

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Choate Rosemary Hall, elite prep school, is in Wallingford.
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JFK attended Choate before going to Harvard.
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Between New Haven and Hartford along I-91.
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Wallingford is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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Wallingford was founded in 1670.

Famous People from Wallingford, Connecticut

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Clarence Dutton
Geologist, Geographer · Born May 15, 1841 · Died Jan 4, 1912 (age 70)
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Lyman Hall
Politician · Born Apr 12, 1724 · Died Oct 19, 1790 (age 66)
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Michael Buckley
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Jun 8, 1975 · Age 50
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Stephen R. Bradley
Judge, Lawyer · Born Feb 20, 1754 · Died Dec 9, 1830 (age 76)
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George Schaefer
Screenwriter, Actor · Born Dec 16, 1920 · Died Sep 10, 1997 (age 76)

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