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19-588: The Ashford Academy is a historic school building on Fitts Road in Ashford, Connecticut . Built in 1825, it is the oldest public building in the town, serving as a school until 1949. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The former Ashford Academy building is located in the village center of Ashford, on the north side of Fitts Road, near its junction with Ashford Center Road ( United States Route 44 ). It overlooks

38-493: A church and taverns, most of which are no longer standing. The building was used for both public and private classes until 1875, and as an exclusively public district school until 1949. It has unusually fine Federal period detailing for a school of its period, which were generally more utilitarian in appearance. Ashford, Connecticut Ashford is a town in Windham County, Connecticut , United States. The town

57-565: A conveyance on that day, which was observed by villagers, to Washington's great annoyance. New Ashford in Massachusetts is named after Ashford, as it was settled in 1762 by people from Ashford. On July 17, 2018, an EF0 tornado —the first tornado to touch down in Windham County since 1992—struck Ashford Lake and the surrounding neighborhoods, downing trees, damaging homes, and killing three household rabbits. According to

76-632: A plurality. In 2020 , Joe Biden increased the Democratic vote total in the town while the county at large stayed red. Several churches exist in Ashford. They include the St Philip-Apostle Church ( Catholic ), Living Proof Church (formerly United Baptist Church of Ashford), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and Westford Congregational Church . Elementary and middle school-aged residents attend Ashford School,

95-399: A relatively narrow vestibule area, with classroom spaces on both the first and second floors. Original features include the wide floorboards and simple window trim, while the student desks and other furnishings date to the early 20th century. Built in 1825, it is believed to be the town's oldest public building. Its location was at that time amid other trappings of the town center, including

114-543: A trunk that is 8 meters in circumference. The last recorded sighting of periodic cicadas belonging to Brood XI of the 17-year variety occurred in Ashford in 1954 along the Fenton River . As of 2010 Ashford had a population of 4,317. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 94.1% white, 1.0% black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.3% Asian, 1.1% from some other race, 2.1% from two or more races and 3.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race. As of

133-559: Is managed according to a philosophy of multiple uses, with scientific research and teaching balanced with commercial timber production. The forest is traversed by the hiking path known as the Nipmuck Trail ; this route is the only public access allowed except for permitted hunting in season. The Yale-Myers Forest is a component of the Yale Forests system, which also includes the 1,100-acre (4.5 km ) Yale-Toumey Forest in

152-687: Is part of the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region . The population was 4,191 at the 2020 census . It was founded in 1714. Eastford was a part of Ashford until 1847, when the former split off to organize its own town. For this reason North Ashford is located in northeast Eastford. Ashford is home to the largest boy scout camp in Connecticut, the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation ; to Paul Newman 's Hole in

171-673: The United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 39.5 square miles (102 km ), of which, 38.8 square miles (100 km ) of it is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km ) of it (1.80%) is water. The Mount Hope River flows through the middle of the town, from north to south, while Bigelow Brook flows along the town's eastern border with Eastford . Ashford has several lakes and ponds, notably Ashford Lake , Lake Chaffee , Knowlton Pond, Rychlings Pond, Halls Pond, Poole Pond (Also known as Pearson Pond), and Morey Pond. The community of Lake Chaffee surrounds

190-493: The census of 2000, there were 4,098 people, 1,578 households, and 1,084 families residing in the town. The population density was 105.6 inhabitants per square mile (40.8/km ). There were 1,699 housing units at an average density of 43.8 per square mile (16.9/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 95.71% White , 1.00% African American , 0.27% Native American , 1.02% Asian , 0.44% from other races , and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.00% of

209-636: The Wall Gang Camp for children with cancer and other serious illness; to the Salvation Army CONNRI Lodge and Conference Center; and to the Evangelical Christian Center, a retreat, camp and conference center. President George Washington , returning from his tour of the country in the fall of 1789, was chagrined to be involuntarily abandoned in the village on a Sunday. It was contrary to law to hire

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228-402: The average family size was 3.05. In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males. The median income for a household in the town

247-541: The lake of the same name. Boston Hollow , a deep ravine, is located in Ashford, in the Yale-Myers Forest . Parts of Natchaug State Forest and Nipmuck State Forest are also located in Ashford, and both the Natchaug Trail and the Nipmuck Trail runs through the town. Joshua's Tract Conservation and Historic Trust has several nature preserved in town. Snow Hill located in the northwest corner of

266-515: The latter road across a triangular portion of the town green. It is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -story wood-frame structure, with clapboard siding, and a gable roof topped by a small square belfry tower. The building corners have wooden panels fashioned in the manner of quoins , rising to a fully pedimented gable. The front facade is three bays wide, with entrances in each of the outside bays. The entrances are flanked by wide paneled pilasters and topped by narrow projecting cornices. The interior consists of

285-407: The population. There were 1,578 households, out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 20.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and

304-581: The town's only school, built in 1951 to replace the old Ashford Academy schoolhouse. This school educates students from Pre-K through grade eight. In February 1979, the town's board of education considered closing the school in response to a budget crisis. High school-aged residents may attend E. O. Smith High School in Mansfield, CT, part of Regional School District 19. They also can go to Windham Technical High School , ACT. and Ellis Technical High School. Yale-Myers Forest The Yale-Myers Forest

323-554: The town, is the highest point in Windham County at 1,210 feet. Ashford is located in the northeastern coastal forests , which is a temperate broadleaf and mixed forest ecoregion. Ashford is home to the Yale-Myers Forest , which is used by the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies for scientific research and education. The most famous tree in town is the Ashford Oak , a very large and old Northern Red Oak with

342-409: Was $ 55,000, and the median income for a family was $ 61,693. Males had a median income of $ 42,117 versus $ 31,942 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 26,104. About 3.4% of families and 5.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over. The town of Ashford is heavily Democratic and has been since the 1930s. Ashford

361-417: Was one of only 8 towns in Connecticut that voted for George McGovern over Richard Nixon in the 1972 election. In recent elections, Ashford has become one of the few remaining blue towns in Windham County, which has shifted rightward at the federal level. In 2016 , Ashford was one of only 3 Windham County towns, along with Windham and Pomfret , to back Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump , albeit with

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