Moosup, Connecticut facts for kids
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Moosup, Connecticut
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The Center of Moosup Hey
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Location in Windham County and the state of Connecticut.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| Town | Plainfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.3 sq mi (6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.2 sq mi (6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
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| • Total | 3,166 |
| • Density | 1,377/sq mi (531/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Dudehey (DHT)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
06354
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| Area code | 860 |
| FIPS code | 09-49180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2377833 |
Moosup is a small village located in the town of Plainfield, Connecticut. It is also known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2024, about 3,166 people lived in Moosup.
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History of Moosup
Moosup gets its name from a Native American leader. This leader was called Sachem Maussup or Moosup. He was a chief of the Narragansett people. The village was officially started in 1689. This was a little over ten years after Maussup passed away.
Geography of Moosup
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Moosup covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles. Most of this area is land, around 2.2 square miles. A small part, about 0.04 square miles, is water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Moosup Population Facts
In 2000, there were 3,237 people living in Moosup. These people lived in 1,263 households. About 837 of these households were families. Many different kinds of people live in Moosup. People of various backgrounds and cultures call Moosup home.
About 36% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households were made up of married couples. Others were single-parent homes or individuals living alone. The average household had about 2.56 people.
Famous People from Moosup
Moosup was the childhood home of a famous baseball player. His name was Walt Dropo. He was born in 1923 and passed away in 2010. Walt was a very tall and strong man. People often called him "the Moose from Moosup."
Walt Dropo played Major League Baseball (MLB) for 13 years. He played for several teams. These included the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers. His parents came from Yugoslavia (now Bosnia and Herzegovina). They came to America to start a new life. Walt's father worked at a local textile mill. He also ran their family farm. Walt grew up in Moosup. He played baseball with his brothers. He went to Plainfield High School. Later, he attended the University of Connecticut.
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In Spanish: Moosup (Connecticut) para niños
