Scotland, Connecticut facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scotland, Connecticut
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| Town of Scotland | ||
The center of Scotland
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 Windham County and Connecticut Northeastern 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 | Windham | |
| Region | Northeastern CT | |
| Incorporated | 1857 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Selectman-town meeting | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.7 sq mi (48.4 km2) | |
| • Land | 18.6 sq mi (48.2 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) | |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,576 | |
| • Density | 84.28/sq mi (32.56/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern) | |
| ZIP code |
06264
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| Area code(s) | 860/959 | |
| FIPS code | 09-67400 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0213501 | |
Scotland is a small town located in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. It is part of the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. In 2020, about 1,576 people lived there. Scotland is mostly a rural town, meaning it has a lot of open land and farms. Farming is a very important part of its economy. It is the town with the fewest people in Windham County.
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Geography of Scotland
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Scotland covers a total area of about 18.7 square miles (48.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 18.6 square miles (48.2 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square mile (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
History of Scotland
The history of Scotland, Connecticut, began in the year 1700. A man named Isaac Magoon bought a large piece of land, about 1,950 acres, from the nearby town of Windham. He decided to name this new area "Scotland" to remember his family's original home. The town of Scotland was officially made a town, or "incorporated," in May 1857.
Fun Places to Visit
Scotland has some interesting places to explore:
- D'Elia Antique Tool Museum: This museum opened in 2005 and is located in the Scotland Public Library building. It has a collection of more than 1,200 old woodworking planes. These tools were used for shaping wood and some date back to the mid-1700s!
- Samuel Huntington Birthplace: You can visit the house where Samuel Huntington was born. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. This historic house is on Huntington Road, which is also known as CT Route 14.
Getting Around Scotland
Two main roads pass through Scotland. CT Route 14 goes from east to west through the town. Route 97 travels from north to south. There is also a railroad, the Providence and Worcester Railroad, that runs through the southwestern part of town. However, trains do not stop in Scotland.
Historic Places to See
Several places in Scotland are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites that are protected.
- March Route of Rochambeau's Army: Palmer Road: This part of Palmer Road was added to the list in 2003. It's important because it was part of the route taken by French and American soldiers during the American Revolutionary War.
- Samuel Huntington Birthplace: This historic home, located on Route 14, was added to the list in 1971. It's where Samuel Huntington, a key figure in American history, was born.
- Edward Waldo House: The Edward Waldo House, found on Waldo Road near Route 97, was added in 1978. It is another important historical building in the town.
Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 720 | — | |
| 1870 | 643 | −10.7% | |
| 1880 | 590 | −8.2% | |
| 1890 | 506 | −14.2% | |
| 1900 | 471 | −6.9% | |
| 1910 | 476 | 1.1% | |
| 1920 | 391 | −17.9% | |
| 1930 | 402 | 2.8% | |
| 1940 | 478 | 18.9% | |
| 1950 | 513 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 684 | 33.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,022 | 49.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,072 | 4.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,215 | 13.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,556 | 28.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,726 | 10.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,576 | −8.7% | |
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The population of Scotland has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1860, soon after it became a town, about 720 people lived there. The population went down for a while, but then started to grow steadily. By 2020, the population was 1,576 people.
Famous Person from Scotland
- Samuel Huntington (1731–1796) was a very important person during the American Revolution. He was a strong supporter of American independence and is known as a Founding Father. He was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia and famously signed the Declaration of Independence.
See also
In Spanish: Scotland (Connecticut) para niños
