East Granby, Connecticut facts for kids
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East Granby, Connecticut
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| Town of East Granby | ||
East Granby Town Hall
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 Hartford County and Connecticut Capitol Planning Region and Connecticut |
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| Country |  United States |
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| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
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| County | Hartford | |
| Region | Capitol Region | |
| Incorporated | 1858 | |
| Hamlets | East Granby Floydville Granbrook Park Granby Station |
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| Government | ||
| • Type | Selectman-town meeting | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 17.7 sq mi (45.8 km2) | |
| • Land | 17.6 sq mi (45.5 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) | |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,214 | |
| • Density | 297/sq mi (114.6/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | |
| ZIP Code |
06026
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 | |
| FIPS code | 09-22070 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213421 | |
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East Granby is a town in Connecticut, USA. It is located in the Capitol Planning Region. In 2020, about 5,214 people lived there.
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What is the History of East Granby?
Native American groups lived in the East Granby area first. These included the Algonquin, Poquonock, Massaco, and Agawam tribes.
European settlers arrived in 1664. The area was part of Simsbury at that time. In 1786, it became part of Granby. Then, in 1858, East Granby officially became its own town.
The first copper mine in America was in East Granby. Later, this mine became Old Newgate Prison. This prison was a jail during the American Revolutionary War. It also became the first state prison in the United States in 1790.
Farming was very important to the town for many years. In the early 1900s, farmers grew tobacco and raised dairy cows.
East Granby grew a lot starting in 1951. Many new homes were built, and the population increased.
In 2008, the town celebrated its 150th birthday. They had a big three-day festival.
Where is East Granby Located?
East Granby is in the Farmington Valley. The Farmington River flows along the southern edge of the town.
The Metacomet Ridge runs through the middle of East Granby. This is a chain of mountains made of trap rock. It stretches from Long Island Sound almost to Vermont. High points in East Granby on this ridge include Hatchet Hill and Peak Mountain. From Peak Mountain, you can see Old Newgate Prison. The Metacomet Trail, a long hiking path, also goes along this ridge.
Who Lives in East Granby?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 833 | — | |
| 1870 | 853 | 2.4% | |
| 1880 | 754 | −11.6% | |
| 1890 | 661 | −12.3% | |
| 1900 | 684 | 3.5% | |
| 1910 | 797 | 16.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,056 | 32.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,003 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,225 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,327 | 8.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,434 | 83.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,532 | 45.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,102 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,302 | 4.9% | |
| 2000 | 4,745 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,161 | 8.8% | |
| 2020 | 5,214 | 1.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census CERC Town Profile | |||
In 2014, East Granby had about 5,055 people living in 2,129 homes. The town had 2,186 housing units.
Most residents were White (86.7%). Other groups included African American (5.28%) and Asian (5.66%). About 3.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 6% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
In 2000, the average household had 2.57 people. The average family had 3.04 people.
How Do People Earn Money in East Granby?
In 2000, the average income for a household in East Granby was $68,696. For families, it was $77,621. The average income per person was $30,805.
A small number of families (0.9%) and people (1.5%) lived below the poverty line.
In 2013, the unemployment rate in East Granby was 5.8%. This was lower than Connecticut's state average of 7.8%.
What About Education in East Granby?
In 2012, many residents had a good education. About 23% were high school graduates. About 37% had a bachelor's degree or higher.
In the 2010–2011 school year, 939 students attended East Granby schools. Most students go to the East Granby School District.
What are East Granby's Historic Sites?
East Granby has several important historical buildings. The East Granby Historical Society is on North Main Street.
Historical Buildings to See
- Clark Farm Tenant House
- Congregational Meetinghouse
- Ezekiel Phelps House
- Joseph Penney House
- Methodist-Episcopal Meetinghouse
- Old Newgate Prison
- Viets' Tavern - Newgate Road
- Whitfield Cowles House
Town Cemeteries to Visit
East Granby has seven cemeteries. The oldest graves are in the East Granby Center Cemetery. They date back to 1737.
- East Granby Center Cemetery – Near East Granby Center on School Street.
- Copper Hill Cemetery – In the northwest part of town.
- Elmwood Cemetery – On Windsor Locks Road.
- Holcomb Cemetery – Near the Granby Railroad Station.
- Prisoners' Cemetery – Near Old Newgate Prison.
- Smallpox Cemetery – At the top of a hill off Tariffville Road.
- Viets Cemetery – Also near Old Newgate Prison.
Old Schoolhouses in East Granby
East Granby has six old schoolhouses that are no longer used for classes:
- Center District Schoolhouse
- Copper Hill Schoolhouse
- Falls Schoolhouse
- Hazelwood Schoolhouse
- North Schoolhouse
- South Schoolhouse
Who are Some Famous People from East Granby?
- Solomon Flagg Alderman (1860–1928), a lawyer and state senator from Minnesota.
- Walter Forward (1783–1852), a lawyer who became Secretary of the Treasury.
- Jeff Simmons (born 1976), a former IndyCar race car driver.
- Walter Wick (born 1953), the author of the I Spy picture book series.
What is Education Like in East Granby?
Students in East Granby attend schools in the East Granby Public School System. This includes East Granby High School. It is the smallest public high school in Connecticut.
The high school's mascot is a crusader. The middle school's mascot is The Purple Wave. Both schools use purple and white as their colors.
Class sizes in East Granby schools are usually small. For example, kindergarten classes average 13.8 students. High school classes average 17.1 students.
Students in East Granby schools do very well on state tests. Their average scores on the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) and SATs are higher than the state averages. This is true for all grades and subjects tested.
See also
In Spanish: East Granby para niños
