Stratford Downtown, Connecticut facts for kids
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Stratford Downtown, Connecticut
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 Stratford Downtown, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
Stratford Downtown, Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | Connecticut |
| County | Fairfield |
| Town | Stratford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| • Land | 1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi) |
| • Water | 0.0 km2 (0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13 m (42 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
06614, 06615
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| Area code(s) | 203/475 |
| FIPS code | 09-74303 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805059 |
Stratford Downtown is a special area in Stratford, Connecticut. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is like a neighborhood or community that the government defines for counting people. It helps them gather important information about where people live.
This area is the main part, or "town center," of Stratford. It's located in Fairfield County, in the state of Connecticut, United States.
About Stratford Downtown
Stratford Downtown is a lively part of the town. It's where many activities happen. The area was officially recognized as a CDP before the 2020 census. This means it was set up as a specific area for population counts.
Getting Around Stratford Downtown
Getting around Stratford Downtown is easy because of its main roads. U.S. Route 1, also called Barnum Avenue, goes right through the middle of this area. It runs from east to west.
Another important road is Interstate 95. This big highway forms the southeastern edge of Stratford Downtown. You can get on or off Interstate 95 at a few exits. Exit 32 (West Broad Street) is at the southern part of the CDP. Exit 33 (US 1 and Connecticut Route 130) is at the eastern part. These roads help people travel to and from Stratford Downtown.
Historic Areas Nearby
Just south of Stratford Downtown, you'll find the Stratford Center Historic District. A historic district is a special area that has old buildings or places that are important to history. This district is not part of the CDP itself, but it's very close by. It helps tell the story of Stratford's past.
