Higganum, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Higganum, Connecticut
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View of a street in Higganum, from a postcard mailed in 1909
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 Higganum, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Higganum, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Middlesex |
| Town | Haddam |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.9 km2 (6.52 sq mi) |
| • Land | 16.1 km2 (6.21 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.8 km2 (0.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (61 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,089 |
| • Density | 336.7/km2 (872/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
06441
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 |
| FIPS code | 09-38050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377826 |
Higganum is a small village and a special area called a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Haddam. It is located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. In 2020, about 2,089 people lived there.
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A Look at Higganum's Past
The name "Higganum" comes from an old Native American word. It might mean "at the tomahawk rock" or "Great Bend in River." Both names describe features of the area.
Early Economic Life
Around the year 1800, Higganum Center was a very busy place. It had lots of water power from streams, which was great for factories. Higganum Landing, on the Connecticut River, was a natural harbor. This made it an important port for ships and a place where ships were built from the late 1700s to the mid-1800s.
A big factory called Scovil Hoe Company was once in Higganum. They made hoes, which are tools used to prepare soil for growing crops like cotton and tobacco. The area around Higganum Landing is so important that it's now a special historic site. It's called the Higganum Landing Historic District and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.
Higganum Today
Today, Higganum is still the main center for shopping and community activities in Haddam. It has a nice town green with a memorial for veterans. You can also find a Shad museum, a youth center, and a gazebo there.
Where is Higganum?
Higganum is located on the southwest side of the Connecticut River. It is just south of the city of Middletown.
Natural Landmarks
The area has several interesting natural spots. These include Candlewood Hill, Candlewood Brook, Seven Falls, and Bible Rock.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Higganum CDP covers about 6.5 square miles (16.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 6.2 square miles (16.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers), is water.
Education in Higganum
Higganum is home to two important schools for students in the area. These are Haddam Killingworth High School (HKHS) and Burr District Elementary (BDES).
In Spanish: Higganum para niños
