56-584: Gaylordsville is a village (neighborhood/borough) in the northwest corner of the town of New Milford , Litchfield County , Connecticut , United States. It was listed as a census-designated place (CDP) prior to the 2020 census . The early history of Gaylordsville is closely connected to the Gaylord family, early settlers in New England. In 1630 William Gaylord arrived in Dorchester, Massachusetts on
112-472: A combined urban and town proper population of 43,732, the area is celebrated for its rich history, rural charm, and picturesque surroundings. Residents and visitors alike are drawn to the area's historic architecture, vibrant community life, and a harmonious blend of urban and rural living. New Milford has a humid continental climate , with mild to warm humid summers and cold to very cold winters and precipitation being relatively uniformly distributed throughout
168-452: A household in the county was $ 56,273, and the median income for a family was $ 66,445 (these figures had risen to $ 67,591 and $ 81,752 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had a median income of $ 45,586 versus $ 31,870 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 28,408. About 2.70% of families and 4.50% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.30% of those under age 18 and 5.40% of those age 65 or over. As of
224-728: A log cabin west of the Housatonic just north of the straits. He lived in this cabin three years while he was clearing land, cutting timbers, and building his frame house, which he built in 1728. The following year his oldest son, Aaron, built a house about a quarter of a mile south of his father's, and on the west side of the valley. During this time the Gaylord family became good friends with their Indian neighbors, teaching them better methods of agriculture, and dickering with them for furs they could use. The family consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord, Aaron, Joanna, Ruth, Benjamin, and Mary. Benjamin remained at his father's home, and eventually took over
280-765: A member of the Continental Congress and signed both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution . The lot of his former house is the site of the present Town Hall. During the American Revolution, the 7th Connecticut Regiment (also known as the 19th Continental Regiment) was raised in town on September 16, 1776. The regiment, and the New Milford men in it, would see action in the Battle of Brandywine , Battle of Germantown and
336-482: A population of 28,115 as of the 2020 census . New Milford lies 14 miles (23 km) north of Danbury on the banks of the Housatonic River , and shares its border with the northeastern shore of Candlewood Lake . It is the largest town in the state of Connecticut in terms of land area at nearly 63.7 mi (164.9822 km ). The town center is listed as a census-designated place (CDP). New Milford
392-635: A proposal to electrify and restore the Danbury Branch of the Metro-North Railroad north of Danbury to New Milford . These efforts have included a Rail Study in 2008, proposed state legislation in 2017, and stimulus money in 2021. The Danbury Branch provides commuter rail service between Danbury, to South Norwalk , Stamford , and Grand Central Terminal in New York City. The tracks north of Danbury are currently used by
448-516: A sewer pump station on Boardman Road, reconstruction of the Rte. 67/ Grove Street Intersection, and ambulance facility on Scovill Street. The town has added a skate park at Young's Field (2006), reconstructed the tennis and basketball courts at Young's Field (2010), reconstructed the basketball court at Williamson Park in Gaylordsville (2010), and improved Lynn Deming Park (2017), and is working on
504-505: A sub-group of the Paugussett Nation , and later a Mahican -affiliated Native American tribe, that lived in the area of contemporary New Milford both before and during the colonial era . They had a farming and fishing culture, cultivating corn—mainly by the Housatonic and Still rivers —squash, beans and tobacco, and fished in freshwater areas. They spoke an Algonquian language . The Wawyachtonoc's primary village, "Weantinock",
560-431: A total area of 3.4 square miles (8.8 km ), of which 3.4 square miles (8.8 km ) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km ) (0.88%) is water. The Greater New Milford Area, also known as Southern Litchfield County, encompasses a cluster of charming towns nestled in the scenic landscapes of Connecticut. This region includes Bridgewater , Kent , New Milford, Roxbury , Sherman , Warren , and Washington . With
616-635: Is divided into two narrow valleys by Straits Mountain or Pauguiack. The north end of this overlooks the village and is called "the Pinnacle". The area usually considered to be Gaylordsville is about four miles long and one mile wide. New Milford, Connecticut New Milford is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut , United States. The town, part of Greater Danbury , as well as the New York Metropolitan Area , has
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#1732776895953672-440: Is from the 2010 United States Census and the 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Data is from the 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates, "Race alone or in combination with one or more other races." Litchfield County has voted for Republican presidential candidates more often than the rest of the state. In 2004 Bush won 51% to Kerry's 46%, making Litchfield
728-565: Is known for its large church and religious school , the nondenominational Faith Church. It is also home to two Catholic churches; a Lutheran church; a Christian Science community; a longstanding Quaker community; a house of worship belonging to the United Church of Christ ; a United Methodist church; and an Assemblies of God (Pentecostal) church; as well the Episcopalian (Anglican) St. John's Episcopal Church, located next to
784-401: Is located roughly 50 miles (80 km) west of Hartford , 63 miles (101 km) northeast of New York City proper, and 80 miles from Midtown Manhattan . New Milford consists of a number of town sub-divisions ( i.e. boroughs , districts, communities, or neighborhoods), including Gaylordsville , Merryall , and Northville . The town's infrastructure largely branches off of either side of
840-475: Is responsible for all local services such as schools, snow removal , sewers, and fire and police departments. However, in some cases in rural areas, adjoining towns may agree to jointly provide services or even establish a regional school system. On June 6, 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau formally recognized Connecticut's nine councils of governments as county equivalents instead of the state's eight counties. Connecticut's county governments were disbanded in 1960, and
896-475: Is the largest weekly flea market in New England . The trend of town population growth has continued but slowed since the beginning of the 21st century . New Milford is located on the northeastern shore of Candlewood Lake . The East Aspetuck River , Still River and Housatonic River flow through the town. Downtown New Milford is home to a large town green , commonly cited as the longest town green in
952-524: The 2010 United States census , there were 189,927 people, 76,640 households, and 51,530 families residing in the county. The population density was 206.3 inhabitants per square mile (79.7/km ). There were 87,550 housing units at an average density of 95.1 per square mile (36.7/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 93.9% white, 1.5% Asian, 1.3% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 1.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.5% of
1008-714: The Battle of Monmouth . In total, the town "sent 285 men to fight in the War out of a total population of 2,776." During the early- to mid- 19th century , New Milford was home to several locations that were part of the Underground Railroad network. In the second half of the 19th century, many new industries came to town. The Water Witch Hose Company No. 2, local telephone and electricity companies, and newspapers were all founded. Factories in town made buttons, paint and varnish, hats, furniture, pottery, lime, dairy products and pasteboard, among other goods. Tobacco became
1064-559: The Connecticut General Assembly to create the town, together with the associated privilege of levying a tax to support a minister. With the legislature's approval, the town was organized the next year. The residents soon secured Daniel Boardman to preach, and he was ordained as the minister of the Congregational Church on November 21, 1716. In 1722, most of northwestern Connecticut (except for
1120-610: The Housatonic Railroad for freight service. The following movies with their actual or expected year of release have been filmed in New Milford: Litchfield County, Connecticut Litchfield County is a county in northwestern Connecticut , United States. As of the 2020 census , the population was 185,186. The county was named after Lichfield , in England. Litchfield County has
1176-488: The census of 2000, there were 182,193 people, 71,551 households, and 49,584 families residing in the county. The population density was 198 inhabitants per square mile (76/km ). There were 79,267 housing units at an average density of 86/sq mi (33/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.77% White , 1.10% Black or African American , 0.18% Native American , 1.17% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.68% from other races , and 1.09% from two or more races. 2.14% of
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#17327768959531232-404: The 2000 Census the median income for a household in the town was $ 65,354, and the median income for a family was $ 75,775. Males had a median income of $ 50,523 versus $ 34,089 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 29,630. About 2.1% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over. New Milford
1288-881: The Junior World Rowing Championships. In 2011 GMS also had rowers representing the US at the Under 23 World Championships in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and at the World Rowing Championships at Bled, Slovenia. New Milford is served by fixed-bus routes of the Housatonic Area Regional Transit . The main highways of the town are U.S. Route 7 and U.S. Route 202 . There has been continued talk about
1344-545: The New Milford River Trail, which will eventually join the existing 1.5-mile Sega Meadows Park trail (2012), 3.5 miles of River Road, and the 0.25-mile Young's Field River Trail (2017) and link them to the greenways in the neighboring towns of Brookfield and Kent. Several streetscape projects were completed by the Department of Public Works (DPW) with grant money on Church Street, Whittlesey Avenue, and
1400-573: The Tory Cave and extending across Squash Hollow. The Sherman town line forms the western boundary, although several homes in Sherman are usually considered to be part of the Gaylordsville community. The Housatonic River runs through the center of the village and is joined by the Wimisink, Womunshenuck, Naromiyocknowhusunkatankshunk (Morrissey), and Squash Hollow brooks. The south end of the valley
1456-498: The councils of governments took over some of the local governmental functions. Connecticut's eight historical counties continue to exist in name only, and are no longer considered for statistical purposes. Litchfield County was created on October 9, 1751, by an act of the Connecticut General Court from land belonging to Fairfield, New Haven, and Hartford counties. The act establishing the county states: That
1512-687: The county has a total area of 945 square miles (2,450 km ), of which 921 square miles (2,390 km ) is land and 24 square miles (62 km ) (2.5%) is water. It is the largest county in Connecticut by area. Litchfield County is roughly contiguous with the portion of the Appalachian Mountains range known as the Berkshire Mountains (sometimes locally, this area is called the Litchfield Hills ). As of
1568-514: The county. Trump won the county again in 2020. Litchfield is served by the Northwestern Connecticut Transit District . Boroughs are incorporated portions of one or more towns with separate borough councils, zoning boards, and borough officials. Villages are named localities, but have no separate corporate existence from the towns they are in. All areas of the county are in area code 860 except for
1624-399: The highway routes U.S. 7 and U.S. 202 , which intersect and split within the town and together form its main thoroughfare. The area constituting contemporary New Milford was originally inhabited by the indigenous Wawyachtonoc people, while the town of New Milford itself was formally established by English colonists in the early 18th century . The indigenous Wawyachtonoc people were
1680-406: The homestead. He married Tryal Morehouse on October 23, 1745. William Gaylord died October 25, 1743, at the age of 73. His grave, and that of Mrs. Gaylord were the first ones in a cemetery that had been laid out about half a mile south of the Gaylord home. Gaylordsville is located at geographical coordinates 41° 38′ 47" North, 73° 29′ 5" West (41.646469, -73.484673). Gaylordsville is located in
1736-468: The large areas of level land several miles north of the New Milford village, just north of the straits on the Housatonic River . He began taking title to parcels of it, and soon owned a large part of the valley. To ensure the good will of the Native Americans living in the area, he also bought it from them, giving, according to legend, a horse, a mule, and a two-wheeled cart. In 1722, a highway
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1792-514: The lowest population density of any county in Connecticut and is the state's largest county by area. Litchfield County comprises the Torrington, CT, Micropolitan Statistical Area , which is included in the New York – Newark , NY – NJ –CT– PA , Combined Statistical Area . As is the case with the other seven Connecticut counties, there is no county government and no county seat. Each town
1848-500: The major crop in the area, and tobacco warehouses sprang up to handle its storage and processing before sales. In 1942 Buck's Rock Camp was founded off Bucks Rock Road, and has remained in operation ever since. The house that inspired the 1946 novel and 1948 film, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House , still stands in the Merryall section of town. The town has constructed a 1,000,000-gallon sewer plant expansion on West Street,
1904-538: The northwest corner of New Milford. It is part of the valley known to the Native Americans as the Wheniuck or Red Plumb Plain. On the east the boundary is Quanuctnic or Long Mountain, but it has never been decided whether it should be at the foot of the mountain or somewhere up on top. The southern boundary is also vague, usually considered to be an imaginary line leaving the Housatonic River somewhere south of
1960-493: The only county in southern New England that Bush carried. Litchfield was one of two Connecticut counties won by George H. W. Bush in 1992. But in 2008, no county in Connecticut, including Litchfield, was won by Republican candidate John McCain . The county also went for the Democratic presidential candidate in 1964, 1996, and 2000. In 2012 it was the only county won by Mitt Romney in the state. In 2016, Donald Trump won
2016-565: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 20.8% were of Italian , 14.8% Irish, 10.6% English, 9.2% German and 6.3% French ancestry. 92.3% spoke English, 2.1% Spanish, 1.6% Italian and 1.2% French as their first language. There were 71,551 households, out of which 32.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.20% were married couples living together, 8.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.70% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.20% had someone living alone who
2072-468: The population. In terms of ancestry, 23.0% were Italian , 21.3% were Irish , 14.8% were English , 14.5% were German , 8.3% were Polish , and 3.3% were American . Of the 76,640 households, 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.8% were non-families, and 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
2128-487: The same regulations, as the other counties in this Colony by law have and are subject unto. The bounds of which county shall extend north to the Colony line, and west to the Colony line till it meets with the township of New Fairfield, and to include the towns abovementioned. Between 1780 and 1807, several new towns were created at the boundaries between Litchfield County and other counties in Connecticut. The town of Watertown
2184-550: The ship " Mary and John " along with his wife and five sons. A deacon in the puritan church, he was involved in the affairs of the colony, signing land grants and serving on the first jury in the colony. He later settled in East Windsor, Connecticut . His great-grandson, Ensign William Gaylord, moved to Woodbury in 1706 and married Joanna, the daughter of Captain John Minor. Joanna's sister, Grace, married Samuel Grant, and
2240-498: The state of Connecticut. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 63.7 square miles (165.1 km ), making it the largest town in Connecticut. Behind New Milford is Greenwich with 47.62 square miles . 61.6 square miles (159.5 km ) of New Milford is land, and 2.2 square miles (5.6 km ) of New Milford (3.40%) is water. The CDP corresponding to the town center has
2296-593: The town green. A Jewish Reform synagogue , Temple Sholom, is located near the town's border with Sherman. The Canterbury School , a well-known Catholic boarding school , is located near downtown New Milford. New Milford is home to the GMS Rowing Center. Founded in 2003, it manages a US Rowing Training Center Program. It has a highly successful Middle and High School (Junior) Program which competes at Youth National Championships, Junior National Team Trials, The "Royal Canadian Henley" and has sent rowers to
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2352-472: The town of Litchfield) was placed under the jurisdiction of New Haven County. In 1730, the eastern half of northwestern Connecticut was transferred to the jurisdiction of Hartford County. But New Milford, Salisbury and Sharon continued in New Haven County until the formation of Litchfield County in 1751. Roger Sherman lived in New Milford before moving to New Haven in 1761. He later became
2408-524: The town of Southbury was transferred to New Haven County. The final boundary change occurred on October 8, 1807, when the town of Middlebury was established from part of Woodbury. In 1862, during the Civil War , Litchfield County raised the 2nd Connecticut Regiment of Volunteers Heavy Artillery . This regiment, originally the 19th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry , served in the defense of Washington, D.C. from September 1862 to March 1864, at which time it
2464-561: The town was 91.71% White , 1.72% Black or African American , 0.24% Native American , 2.77% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.65% from other races , and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.02% of the population. Of the 10,618 households, 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who
2520-480: The towns of Woodbury , Bethlehem and a small part of Roxbury , which are in the area code 203 / area code 475 overlay. The geographical Woodbury Telephone Exchange (of the now defunct Woodbury Telephone Company ) serves the two towns as well as the town of Southbury , which is in New Haven County and the small part of Roxbury. Ten digit dialing took effect for both area codes on November 14, 2009, as
2576-494: The townships of Litchfield, Woodbury, New Milford, Harwinton, New Hartford, Barkhempstead, Hartland, Colebrook, Norfolk, Canaan, Salisbury, Kent, Sharon, Cornwall, Goshen, Torrington, and Winchester, lying in the northwesterly part of this Colony, shall be and remain one entire county, and be called the County of Litchfield, and shall have and exercise the same powers, priviledges [ sic ] and authorities, and be subject to
2632-541: The west side of East Street (2009/2010). Candlewoof Dog Park is completed on Pickett District Road. A bocce ball court was constructed at the Senior Center by Boy Scout Troop 66 (2012). New Milford is frequented on weekends between the months of April and December, when visitors attend the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market, a large outdoor flea market located near the southern end of the town which WRKI has claimed
2688-627: The year. The highest recorded temperature was 103 °F (39 °C) in July 1966, while the lowest recorded temperature was −18 °F (−28 °C) in January 1968. Snowfall is generally frequent in winter. As of the census of 2010, there were 28,142 people, 10,618 households, and 7,503 families residing in the town. The population density was 456.9 inhabitants per square mile (176.4/km ). There were 11,731 housing units at an average density of 190.4 per square mile (73.5/km ). The racial makeup of
2744-463: Was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.97. The median age was 44.4 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 69,639 and the median income for a family was $ 84,890. Males had a median income of $ 57,362 versus $ 42,729 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 35,848. About 3.6% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.9% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over. Data
2800-426: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13. In the town, the population had 24.30% under the age of 18, 6.87% from 18 to 24, 24.90% from 25 to 44, 31.75% from 45 to 64, and 12.18% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males. As of
2856-458: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03. In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 5.70% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 25.70% from 45 to 64, and 14.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.50 males. The median income for
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#17327768959532912-505: Was an ancestor of President Grant . In 1712, the Gaylord couple came to New Milford, Connecticut, which had been settled only five years previously. Their house stood on the corner of Main and Elm Streets. For a time he kept a tavern there in addition to doing his regular work as a surveyor. He did a lot of surveying for the State, laying out town boundary lines, and it was, no doubt, on one of these surveying trips that he became impressed with
2968-511: Was established in 1780 from Waterbury and was placed under Litchfield County jurisdiction. The establishment of the town of Brookfield from part of New Milford in 1788 resulted in Litchfield County losing territory to Fairfield County. In 1796, the town of Hartland was transferred to Hartford County. In 1798, the town of Oxford was established from part of Southbury causing Litchfield County to lose territory to New Haven County. In 1807,
3024-409: Was laid out 'by marked trees' north from New Milford to the brook called Whemiseck. The blazed trail ran through Squash Hallow, past the straits, and over Cedar Hill. Mr. Gaylord was probably the surveyor who laid out this road, and probably put it over Cedar Hill so it would not cut into the level areas that were to become his fields. In 1725, Mr. Gaylord travelled this trail from New Milford and built
3080-423: Was located near present-day New Milford, along the Housatonic River. In 1707, John Noble Sr., previously of Westfield, Massachusetts , and his eight-year-old daughter Sarah Noble were the first Anglo-American settlers. (A public school was later named after Sarah Noble.) They were soon joined by others who had bought land there. On October 17, 1711, twelve families (including a total about 70 people) petitioned
3136-585: Was transferred to the Army of the Potomac . On June 1, 1864, the 2nd Connecticut Heavy Artillery fought as infantry (as it continued to do through the war) in the Battle of Cold Harbor , experiencing the heaviest proportionate losses of any Connecticut regiment in the Civil War. The regiment remained active to the end of the war, and its final mustering out September 5, 1865. According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,
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