Glenville, Connecticut facts for kids
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Glenville, Connecticut
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Location in Fairfield County and the state of Connecticut.
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| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Region | Western CT |
| Town | Greenwich |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.739 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.739 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,327 |
| • Density | 3,148.8/sq mi (1,215.8/km2) |
| FIPS code | 09-31520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2631564 |
Glenville is a cool neighborhood in the town of Greenwich, located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It's also known as a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area that the government counts people in for official records. In 2010, about 2,327 people lived here.
Glenville is in the western part of Greenwich, right by the Byram River. This river was super important long ago because its flowing water powered the mills, making Glenville a busy mill village. Today, Glenville is home to Glenville Elementary School, the Western Civic Center, and a volunteer fire station.
Even though Greenwich is one big town, it has several unique neighborhoods. Glenville is one of them, along with places like Banksville, Byram, Cos Cob, Mianus, Old Greenwich, and Riverside. Some of these neighborhoods, like Cos Cob, Old Greenwich, and Riverside, even have their own postal names and ZIP codes.
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Glenville's Rich History
The original part of Glenville, once called "Sherwood's Bridge," is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. This means it's recognized as a very important historical site.
A Historic Mill Village
The Glenville Historic District covers about 33.9 acres. It's considered the best example of a New England mill village in all of Greenwich. Imagine a village where factories used water power to make things!
Home to Many Cultures
This area was also a major stopping point for immigrants coming to the United States. In the 1800s, many Irish families settled here. Later, in the 1900s, many Polish families made Glenville their home. It's still the main place where Polish people live in Greenwich.
Amazing Old Buildings
The historic district also has some really cool old buildings. You can see two impressive mill buildings with unique designs, like the Romanesque Revival and a mix of Stick-style/Queen Anne architecture. There's also a beautiful school building in the Georgian Revival style, and interesting homes and shops, including a fancy Queen Anne mansion and an Italianate style store.
Glenville's Location
Glenville is a small area, covering about 0.739 square miles. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Fun in the Community
The heart of Glenville has lots of fun things to do! The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center is a popular spot. Right next to it, you'll find a baseball field and a playground, perfect for playing sports and having fun outdoors. There's also a big hill above the baseball field that becomes a super popular place for sledding when it snows in winter!
Learning in Glenville
Just like other parts of Greenwich, Glenville is part of the Greenwich Public Schools district. This means students in Glenville attend schools within this district. The main high school for the area is Greenwich High School.
Famous People from Glenville
- Rob Marciano - He was a meteorologist for ABC News from 2014 to 2024. He was born right here in Glenville!
See also
In Spanish: Glenville (Connecticut) para niños
