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West Haven, Connecticut

Located in New Haven County, Connecticut, West Haven was established in 1921. University of New Haven is in West Haven. Savin Rock was once a famous amusement park area.

Founded 1921 | Population 54,700 | Peak 54,700 (2024) | County New Haven County

Top 10 Most Important Events for West Haven, Connecticut

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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define West Haven's character and economy.

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1920 Savin Rock: Famous amusement area.

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1921 Separated from Orange: Independent town.

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2010 Modern Era: West Haven continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.

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Complete Historical Timeline

1890 Culture

Higher Education

1920 Culture

Savin Rock

1921 Government

Separated from Orange

2010 Culture

Modern Era

Did You Know?

University of New Haven is in West Haven.

Savin Rock was once a famous amusement park area.

On Long Island Sound adjacent to New Haven.

West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.

West Haven was founded in 1921.

Famous People from West Haven, Connecticut

Jamey Jasta

Singer, Record Producer · Born Aug 7, 1977 · Age 48

Doug Ford

Golfer · Born Aug 6, 1922 · Died May 14, 2018 (age 95)

Kevin Heffernan

Screenwriter, Film Director · Born May 25, 1968 · Age 57

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