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West Hartford, Connecticut

Located in Hartford County, Connecticut, West Hartford was established in 1854. Noah Webster, author of the first American dictionary, was born here. Blue Back Square is named after Webster's 'Blue-Backed Speller.'.
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Founded 1854 | Population 64,000 | Peak 64,000 (2024) | County Hartford County

Top 10 Most Important Events for West Hartford, Connecticut

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1854Separated from Hartford: Independent town.
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1890Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define West Hartford's character and economy.
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1904Economic Development: West Hartford grew through the automobile industry.
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1929Noah Webster House: Birthplace of dictionary author.
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2010Modern Era: West Hartford continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1854 Government
Separated from Hartford
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1904 Industry
Economic Development
1929 Culture
Noah Webster House
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Noah Webster, author of the first American dictionary, was born here.
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Blue Back Square is named after Webster's 'Blue-Backed Speller.'.
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One of Connecticut's most desirable suburbs.
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West Hartford is located in Hartford County, Connecticut.
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West Hartford was founded in 1854.

Famous People from West Hartford, Connecticut

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John Franklin Enders
Physician, Entrepreneur · Born Feb 10, 1897 · Died Sep 8, 1985 (age 88)
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Noah Webster
Writer, Politician · Born Oct 16, 1758 · Died May 28, 1843 (age 84)
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Edward Norton Lorenz
Mathematician, University Teacher · Born May 23, 1917 · Died Apr 16, 2008 (age 90)
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Jimmy Shea
Bobsledder, Skeleton Racer · Born Jun 10, 1968 · Age 57
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Peter Paige
Screenwriter, Stage Actor · Born Jun 20, 1969 · Age 56
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