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Killingworth, Connecticut
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| Town of Killingworth | ||
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 Middlesex County and Connecticut Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region and Connecticut |
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| Country |  United States |
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| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
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| County | Middlesex | |
| Region | Lower CT River Valley | |
| Named | 1667 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Selectman-town meeting | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km2) | |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) | |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,174 | |
| • Density | 175/sq mi (67.5/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern In) | |
| ZIP code |
06419
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 | |
| FIPS code | 09-40710 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213448 | |
Killingworth is a town located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. In 2020, about 6,174 people lived in Killingworth.
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History of Killingworth
Killingworth was first settled in an area called Hammonasset. This name came from a local Native American tribe. The town originally included the area of what is now Clinton. Clinton became a separate town in 1838.
Before 1785, Killingworth was part of New London County. Then, it became part of the new Middlesex County, where it still is today.
How Killingworth Got Its Name
The town's name comes from Kenilworth, England. One of the first settlers in New England, Edward Griswold, came from Kenilworth. In colonial times, Kenilworth sounded a lot like "Killingworth." Over time, the names changed to their modern spellings and pronunciations. There are other places in England called Killingworth, but they are not connected to Killingworth, Connecticut.
Killingworth and Yale University
In the late 1600s, Killingworth played a role in the beginning of what is now Yale University. The college's first president, Rev. Abraham Pierson, taught some of the first classes in his home. This home is actually in present-day Clinton, Connecticut.
In 1701, the college's first official building was built in Old Saybrook. This land was given by Nathanial Lynde, Yale's first Treasurer. Later, the school moved to its current location in New Haven.
Geography of Killingworth
Killingworth covers about 35.8 square miles (92.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.3 square miles (91.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers), is covered by water.
The town is also home to Chatfield Hollow State Park. This park offers a great place for outdoor activities.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 2,156 | — | |
| 1800 | 2,047 | −5.1% | |
| 1810 | 2,244 | 9.6% | |
| 1820 | 2,342 | 4.4% | |
| 1830 | 2,484 | 6.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,130 | −54.5% | |
| 1850 | 1,107 | −2.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,126 | 1.7% | |
| 1870 | 856 | −24.0% | |
| 1880 | 748 | −12.6% | |
| 1890 | 582 | −22.2% | |
| 1900 | 651 | 11.9% | |
| 1910 | 660 | 1.4% | |
| 1920 | 531 | −19.5% | |
| 1930 | 482 | −9.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,230 | 155.2% | |
| 1950 | 677 | −45.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,098 | 62.2% | |
| 1970 | 2,435 | 121.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,976 | 63.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,814 | 21.1% | |
| 2000 | 6,018 | 25.0% | |
| 2010 | 6,525 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,174 | −5.4% | |
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As of July 1, 2015, about 6,455 people lived in Killingworth. There were about 2,513 households in the town. Most of the people living in Killingworth are White.
The population is spread out across different age groups. About 23.9% of the people are under 18 years old. About 16% are 65 years or older. The average age in Killingworth is 40 years old.
Education in Killingworth
Students in Killingworth attend schools that are part of Connecticut's Regional School District #17. This district also includes the town of Haddam.
The high school for students in Killingworth is Haddam-Killingworth High School. It is often called "HK" and is located in Higganum. The middle school, Haddam Killingworth Intermediate-Middle School, was built in Killingworth in 2006. It serves students in grades 4 through 8.
There are two elementary schools: Burr Elementary School in Higganum and Killingworth Elementary School in Killingworth. The sports teams for the schools are known as the 'Cougars'.
Transportation in Killingworth
The Estuary Transit District provides public transportation in Killingworth. This service is called 9 Town Transit. It connects Killingworth to nearby towns.
You can also connect to the Old Saybrook Train Station. From there, you can take trains like Amtrak and Shoreline East.
Notable People from Killingworth
Many interesting people have connections to Killingworth:
- Jeff Bagwell: A famous baseball player who is in the Hall of Fame. He played for the Houston Astros.
- Carleton Beals: A journalist, author, and historian. He was especially interested in Latin America.
- Abel Buell: He published the first map of the United States made by an American.
- Jonathan Bush: An American banker and the brother of President George H. W. Bush.
- Titus Coan: A missionary who traveled to Hawaii.
- Silas Halsey: A former member of the U.S. Congress.
- Haynes Johnson: A journalist, author, and political analyst who won a Pulitzer Prize.
- Camille Kostek: A model who appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.
- Ricki Lake: A well-known television personality.
- Hugh Lofting: The author of the popular Doctor Dolittle book series.
- Fredric Jameson: A professor and literary critic.
Historic Places in Killingworth
Several places in Killingworth are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
- Emmanuel Church: Added in 1999.
- Oak Lodge: Added in 1986.
- Parmelee House (Killingworth, Connecticut).
See also
In Spanish: Killingworth (Connecticut) para niños
