Georgetown, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Georgetown, Connecticut
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Location in Fairfield County and the state of Connecticut.
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| Country |  United States |
| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Region | Western CT |
| NECTA | Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk |
| Towns | Redding, Weston, Wilton, Ridgefield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.89 sq mi (7.5 km2) |
| • Land | 2.87 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,832 |
| • Density | 638/sq mi (246/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06829
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| Area code(s) | 203 |
| FIPS code | 09-30540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0207283 |
Georgetown is a special community located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area defined by the government for counting people.
What makes Georgetown unique is its location. It sits right where three different towns meet: Wilton, Redding, and Weston. Even though people in Georgetown pay taxes to one of these three towns, they often say they live in Georgetown.
As of 2020, about 1,832 people call Georgetown home. The community even has its own fire department and a special ZIP code (06829).
Contents
Exploring Georgetown
Where is Georgetown?
Georgetown is in the southwestern part of Redding, the northwestern part of Weston, and the northeastern part of Wilton. It covers an area of about 2.85 square miles. Most of this area is land, with a tiny bit of water.
Most of Georgetown's land is within the town of Wilton. Smaller parts are in Redding and Weston.
A Look at History
The central part of Georgetown is so special that it's listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. This happened on April 9, 1987. It's called the Georgetown Historic District.
This historic area is about 90 acres big. It includes the old Gilbert and Bennett manufacturing plant. This plant was a big part of Georgetown's past. The district also has homes built for the factory workers and other private houses. This historic area stretches into both the towns of Redding and Wilton.
Who Lives in Georgetown?
In 2000, there were about 1,650 people living in Georgetown. Most households were families, with many having children under 18. The community is a mix of different people, with a median age of 38 years old. This means half the people are younger than 38, and half are older.
Movies Filmed in Georgetown
Georgetown's charming looks have attracted filmmakers! Here are some movies that were filmed here:
- Reckless (1995)
- Other People's Money (1991)
- Rachel, Rachel (1968)
Images for kids
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Gilbert & Bennett factory, 1909
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Georgetown train station, sometime before 1919
See also
In Spanish: Georgetown (Connecticut) para niños
