Waterville (Waterbury) facts for kids
Waterville is a friendly neighborhood located in the city of Waterbury, Connecticut. Long ago, it had different names like Pine Hole and Haydensville. Since the 1960s, Waterville has been a place where many factories and businesses have operated. People from different backgrounds, including Italian, Irish, French, and Latin American families, call Waterville home. This part of Waterbury also has two parks and the main office for the city's transportation department.
About Waterville
Where is Waterville?
Waterville is about 290 feet (88 meters) above sea level. It is in the Eastern Time Zone, which means it uses daylight saving time in the warmer months.
This neighborhood is located about two miles (3.2 km) north of downtown Waterbury. It's also near other towns:
- Three miles (4.8 km) east-southeast of Watertown
- Four miles (6.4 km) west of Wolcott
- Five miles (8 km) northeast of Middlebury
- Five miles (8 km) south-southwest of Plymouth
- Five miles (8 km) south-southeast of Thomaston
- About 22 miles (35 km) west-southwest of Hartford, the capital city of Connecticut.
People and Homes
Waterville is home to a large number of people. Out of Waterbury's total population of 110,189, about 25,220 people live in Waterville. This includes 11,445 males and 13,765 females.
There are about 9,528 homes in Waterville. The average income for a household in Waterville is around $45,983.
A Big Storm in 1962
On May 24, 1962, Waterville was hit by a very strong tornado. This tornado was so powerful it caused a lot of damage.
Many homes and most of the factory areas were completely destroyed. Half of the Waterville Bible Church was ruined, and the roof of the Sprague School gym was blown away. A lumber company and a cardboard factory were completely wiped out, with pieces of their buildings thrown into the nearby Naugatuck River. Sadly, one person died and 50 people were hurt in the storm.
Famous Faces
- Johnny Moore (1902–1991) was a professional baseball player. He played as an outfielder for the Chicago Cubs in Major League Baseball.
