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Waterbury, Connecticut

Located in New Haven County, Connecticut, Waterbury was founded in 1674. Waterbury was called the 'Brass City' and produced most of America's brass goods. Timex watches originated as the Waterbury Clock Company.
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Founded 1674 | Population 113,831 | Peak 113,831 (2024) | County New Haven County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Waterbury, Connecticut

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1674 Founded: Colonial settlement in Naugatuck Valley.
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1850 Brass City: Brass manufacturing capital of America.
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1907 Timex Founded: Waterbury Clock Company (later Timex) established.
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1970 Manufacturing Decline: Brass and clock industries decline.
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2010 Urban Revitalization: Downtown redevelopment efforts begin.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1674 Culture
Founded
1850 Industry
Brass City
1907 Industry
Timex Founded
1970 Business
Manufacturing Decline
2010 Business
Urban Revitalization

Did You Know?

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Waterbury was called the 'Brass City' and produced most of America's brass goods.
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Timex watches originated as the Waterbury Clock Company.
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The Naugatuck Valley was the brass manufacturing center of the world.
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Waterbury is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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Waterbury was founded in 1674.

Famous People from Waterbury, Connecticut

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Rosalind Russell
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Elizabeth Gilbert
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Dylan McDermott
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Thom Mayne
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