kids encyclopedia robot

West Cornwall, Connecticut facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
West Cornwall, Connecticut
West Cornwall in March 2012
West Cornwall in March 2012
West Cornwall, Connecticut is located in Connecticut
West Cornwall, Connecticut
West Cornwall, Connecticut
Location in Connecticut
West Cornwall, Connecticut is located in the United States
West Cornwall, Connecticut
West Cornwall, Connecticut
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State Connecticut
County Litchfield
Town Cornwall
Area
 • Total 4.06 km2 (1.57 sq mi)
 • Land 4.06 km2 (1.57 sq mi)
 • Water 0.0 km2 (0 sq mi)
Elevation
162 m (531 ft)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
06796
Area code(s) 860/959
FIPS code 09-82030
GNIS feature ID 2805985

West Cornwall is a small, charming village located in the town of Cornwall, Connecticut. It's not a separate town itself, but a special kind of community called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.

Discover West Cornwall: A Connecticut Village

West Cornwall is an interesting place in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It is known as an unincorporated village. This means it is a community that is part of a larger town, in this case, Cornwall. It does not have its own separate local government.

Where is West Cornwall Located?

This village is on the west side of the town of Cornwall. It sits right next to the Housatonic River. This river forms the natural border between Cornwall and the nearby town of Sharon.

Getting Around West Cornwall

If you visit West Cornwall, you'll notice Connecticut Route 128 running through the village. This road connects to U.S. Route 7 by crossing the Housatonic River into Sharon. These routes help people travel in and out of the area.

West Cornwall as a Census-Designated Place

West Cornwall was officially recognized as a "census-designated place" (CDP) before the 2020 census. This means the U.S. Census Bureau collects specific population and housing information for this area. It helps them understand the communities better.

kids search engine
West Cornwall, Connecticut Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.