Colebrook, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Colebrook, Connecticut
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Colebrook town hall
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 Litchfield County and Connecticut Northwest Hills Planning Region and Connecticut |
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| Country |  United States |
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| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
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| County | Litchfield | |
| Region | Northwest Hills | |
| Incorporated | 1779 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Selectman-town meeting | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 32.9 sq mi (85.3 km2) | |
| • Land | 31.5 sq mi (81.7 km2) | |
| • Water | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) | |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,361 | |
| • Density | 41.32/sq mi (15.955/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | |
| ZIP code |
06021
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 | |
| FIPS code | 09-16050 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213410 | |
Colebrook is a small town located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. In 2020, about 1,361 people lived there. It is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. The town was named after a place called Colebrooke in England, but no one knows why anymore!
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Geography of Colebrook
Colebrook is in the northeastern part of Litchfield County. It shares borders with Hartford County, Connecticut to the east. To the north, it borders Berkshire and Hampden County in Massachusetts.
The town covers about 85.3 square kilometers (32.9 square miles). Most of this area is land, but about 3.6 square kilometers (1.4 square miles) is water. You can find Colebrook River Lake and West Branch Reservoir here. Both are on the West Branch of the Farmington River. The Algonquin State Forest is also in the middle of the town.
Colebrook is about 15 miles (24 km) north of Torrington. It is also about 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Hartford, which is the state capital.
Main Areas in Colebrook
- Colebrook center
- North Colebrook
- Robertsville
People in Colebrook
Colebrook has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,274 | — | |
| 1850 | 1,317 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,375 | 4.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,141 | −17.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,148 | 0.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,098 | −4.4% | |
| 1900 | 684 | −37.7% | |
| 1910 | 557 | −18.6% | |
| 1920 | 492 | −11.7% | |
| 1930 | 564 | 14.6% | |
| 1940 | 547 | −3.0% | |
| 1950 | 592 | 8.2% | |
| 1960 | 791 | 33.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,020 | 29.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,221 | 19.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,365 | 11.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,471 | 7.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,485 | 1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,361 | −8.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,471 people living in Colebrook. There were 566 households, and 419 of these were families. The population density was about 46.7 people per square mile.
About 24.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age was 41 years. This means half the people were older than 41 and half were younger.
Getting Around Colebrook
Several main roads help people travel in Colebrook. These include Connecticut Routes 8, 182, and 183.
Route 8 goes south about 5 miles (8 km) to Winsted. It goes north about 7 miles (11 km) to Sandisfield, Massachusetts. Route 182 heads west about 4 miles (6 km) to U.S. Route 44 in Norfolk. Route 183 goes south about 6 miles (10 km) to Winsted. It also goes northwest about 12 miles (19 km) to New Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Schools in Colebrook
Students in Colebrook attend schools in the Northwestern Regional School District No. 7. This includes Northwestern Regional Middle School and Northwestern Regional High School.
Cool Places to See
- Rock Hall: This is a special building designed by an architect named Addison Mizner. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wind Power in Colebrook
Colebrook is home to some wind turbines. These tall structures use wind to create electricity. A company called BNE Energy built two large wind turbines in 2015. They have been producing a good amount of energy for the area.
Famous People from Colebrook
Many interesting people have connections to Colebrook:
- Roy Chapman Andrews: He was an explorer who inspired the movie character Indiana Jones.
- Rufus Babcock: He was the second president of Colby College. He was born in North Colebrook.
- Donald Barr: A novelist and educator who lived in Colebrook.
- Abiram Chamberlain: He was the 60th governor of Connecticut. He was born in Colebrook.
- Jonathan Edwards (the younger): A famous religious leader who lived and preached in Colebrook.
- Eric Foner: A professor and historian known for his work on the Civil War.
- Hiram Griswold: A lawyer who defended John Brown.
- Harris Merton Lyon: A short story writer who lived in North Colebrook.
- Christine Negroni: A well-known writer about aviation and travel.
- James Phelps: A judge and US congressman. He was born in Colebrook.
- Lancelot Phelps: Also a congressman and the father of James Phelps.
- Ammi Phillips: A famous artist who was born in Colebrook.
- Thomas Robbins: A minister and collector of old books. He died in Colebrook.
- Julius Rockwell: A judge and congressman from Massachusetts. He was born in Colebrook.
See also
- In Spanish: Colebrook (Connecticut) para niños
