Lisbon, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lisbon, Connecticut
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| Town of Lisbon | ||
Newent Congregational Church
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 New London County and Connecticut Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Connecticut |
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| Country |  United States |
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| U.S. state |  Connecticut |
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| County | New London | |
| Region | Southeastern CT | |
| Incorporated | 1786 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Selectman-town meeting | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km2) | |
| • Land | 16.3 sq mi (42.1 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2) | |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,195 | |
| • Density | 252.7/sq mi (97.56/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | |
| ZIP Code |
06351
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 | |
| FIPS code | 09-43230 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213451 | |
Lisbon is a town in Connecticut, a state in the United States. It's located in New London County, about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) northeast of Norwich. Lisbon is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. In 2020, about 4,195 people lived there.
The main part of town is also called the village of Newent. Kids in Lisbon go to Lisbon Central School. Lisbon shares its postal code (06351) with Jewett City, Connecticut, which is a village in the nearby town of Griswold, Connecticut. This postal code covers both Lisbon and Griswold.
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Lisbon's History
Lisbon became its own town in 1786, separating from Norwich. It was named after Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal.
Geography of Lisbon
Lisbon covers about 16.6 square miles (43 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 16.3 square miles (42.1 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer) is water.
The Taft Tunnel is an important landmark in Lisbon. It carries the Providence and Worcester Railroad through the hills along the Quinebaug River. This tunnel is the oldest railroad tunnel in America.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,159 | — | |
| 1850 | 938 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,262 | 34.5% | |
| 1870 | 502 | −60.2% | |
| 1880 | 630 | 25.5% | |
| 1890 | 548 | −13.0% | |
| 1900 | 697 | 27.2% | |
| 1910 | 824 | 18.2% | |
| 1920 | 867 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,097 | 26.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,131 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,282 | 13.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,019 | 57.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,808 | 39.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,279 | 16.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,790 | 15.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,069 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 4,338 | 6.6% | |
| 2020 | 4,195 | −3.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 4,069 people living in Lisbon. The population density was about 250 people per square mile (96.6 people per square kilometer).
The population was spread out by age:
- 26.0% were under 18 years old.
- 6.1% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.4% were between 25 and 44.
- 26.0% were between 45 and 64.
- 11.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Lisbon was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were about 98.7 males.
Historic Places in Lisbon
Lisbon has several places listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These sites are important because they help us learn about the past.
- Andrew Clark House – This house was built in 1740. It was added to the National Register in 1979.
- Anshei Israel Synagogue – Built in 1936, this building is a rare example of a synagogue in a rural area.
- Lathrop-Mathewson-Ross House – This house was built in 1761. It was added to the National Register in 1982.
- John Palmer House – Another historic home in Lisbon.
- Taft Tunnel – Built in 1837, the Taft Tunnel is the oldest railroad tunnel in America. It is still used today by the Providence and Worcester Railroad.
Notable People from Lisbon
Some interesting people have connections to Lisbon:
- Elias Perkins (1767–1845) – He was a congressman.
- Jeannine Phillips (born 1984) – She was named Miss Connecticut USA in 2006.
- John D. Read (1814-1864) – He was an Abolitionist, someone who worked to end slavery.
Images for kids
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Newent Congregational Church
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Seal of Lisbon, Connecticut
