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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.
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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?

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University of New Haven is in West Haven.
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Savin Rock was once a famous amusement park area.
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On Long Island Sound adjacent to New Haven.
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West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
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West Haven was founded in 1921.

Famous People from West Haven, Connecticut

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Jamey Jasta
Singer, Record Producer · Born Aug 7, 1977 · Age 48
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Doug Ford
Golfer · Born Aug 6, 1922 · Died May 14, 2018 (age 95)
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Kevin Heffernan
Screenwriter, Film Director · Born May 25, 1968 · Age 57

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