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Haddam, Connecticut

Introduction to Haddam, Connecticut

Haddam, Connecticut, in Middlesex county, is 15 miles E of Meriden, Connecticut and 91 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is located in the Hartford metropolitan area. Haddam’s population is 7,157.

Haddam History

In 1660, the Connecticut Colonial Legislature sent Samuel Willys and Matthew Allyn to purchase land from Native Americans. The purchase was completed in 1662, and two settlements were established on the west bank of the Connecticut River. 28 men arrived with their families from Wethersfield, Hartford, and Windsor, Connecticut. The town of Haddam was named after Much Hadham, England, and was officially incorporated in October of 1668. The first school was built in 1705.

Haddam and nearby Attractions

  • Lebanon Historical Society Museum
  • Essex Steam Train
  • Thomas Griswold House
  • Copernican Observatory & Planetarium
  • Selden Neck State Park
  • Lake Compounce Theme Park

Things To Do In Haddam

The Buttolph-Williams House, the Gillette Castle, the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum and the Florence Griswold Museum are some of the local museums and historical sites. The Wharton Brook State Park, the Mansfield Hollow State Park and the Hammonasset Beach State Park are all accessible from Haddam as well. Higganum Congregational Church, Saint Peters Church and the Valley Bible Evangelical Church are the local churches.

Haddam Transportation

Flights are available from Hartford-Brainard Airport.

Haddam Higher Education

Central Connecticut State University, Wesleyan University and Trinity College are all nearby.

Comparative Profile of Haddam, CT

Comparing Haddam to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Age of the Population98
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity23
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
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