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Neighborhoods of New Haven, Connecticut facts for kids

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New Haven, Connecticut, is a lively city with many different areas, called neighborhoods. Think of them like smaller towns or communities within the big city. Each neighborhood has its own special feel and history. From the busy Downtown area with its famous Green, to quiet, tree-lined streets, New Haven's neighborhoods offer a lot to explore.

The city has a central area called Downtown, which includes the main business district and the historic New Haven Green. Around this center, you'll find many other unique neighborhoods. For example, to the west are Dixwell and Dwight. To the south, you'll find The Hill, the historic waterfront area of City Point (also known as Oyster Point), and the harbor area of Long Wharf.

Heading west, you can discover Edgewood, West River, Westville, Amity, and West Rock. On the northern side of town are East Rock, Cedar Hill, Prospect Hill, and Newhallville. In the east-central part of the city, you'll find Mill River and Wooster Square, which is famous for its Italian-American heritage. Fair Haven is an immigrant community located between the Mill and Quinnipiac rivers. Across the Quinnipiac River are Quinnipiac Meadows and Fair Haven Heights. Finally, facing the eastern side of the harbor, you'll find The Annex and East Shore (also called Morris Cove).

Discover New Haven's Neighborhoods

New Haven is home to about 40 different neighborhoods. Each one has its own unique character and history. Here's a list of some of these interesting areas:

  • Amity
  • Annex
  • Audubon Arts District
  • Beaver Hills
  • Beverly Hills
  • Bishop Woods
  • Broadway District
  • Brookside
  • Cedar Hill
  • Chatham Square (part of the Fair Haven neighborhood)
  • Church Street South
  • City Point/Oyster Point
  • Dixwell
  • Downtown New Haven(the main city center)
  • Dwight
  • East Rock
  • East Shore/Morris Cove
  • Edgewood
  • Fair Haven
  • Fair Haven Heights
  • Hill
  • Jocelyn Square
  • Kimberly Square
  • Long Wharf
  • Mill River
  • Newhallville
  • New Haven Green (located within the Downtown area)
  • Prospect Hill
  • Quinnipiac Meadows
  • Quinnipiac River Village
  • Trowbridge Square
  • Upper State Street
  • Westville
  • West Chapel District
  • West Hills
  • West River
  • West Rock
  • Whalley District
  • Wooster Square
  • Yale Main Campus
  • Yale Medical Campus

Explore New Haven's Historic Districts

Many areas in New Haven are recognized as special "historic districts." This means they have important buildings or a layout that tells us about the past. These districts are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or by the state of Connecticut. They help protect the city's history and unique architecture.

Here are some of New Haven's historic districts:

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