Tolland, CT

Tolland, Connecticut

Introduction to Tolland, Connecticut

Tolland, Connecticut, in Tolland county, is 10 miles NE of Manchester, Connecticut and 75 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Hartford metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,146 people lived in Tolland.

Tolland History

The area on which the present day town of Tolland stands was originally a part of the Town of Windsor. It was first settled in by people living in Windsor who felt that their town was becoming overcrowded. Tolland was given its name in 1715, most likely after the town of Tolland in Somerset, England. Tolland was officially incorporated in 1722.

Tolland and nearby Attractions

• Tolland Jail Museum & Historical Society
• Hicks-Stearns Museum
• Benton Homestead
• Tolland Green
• Talcott Mountain State Park
• Skungamaug River Golf Club

Things To Do In Tolland

The Tolland Green Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tolland has a charming village atmosphere coupled with several interesting historical sites. The original Town Hall, which was built in the 19th century, has been turned into an arts center which is frequented by locals and tourists.

Tolland Transportation

Bradley International is the nearest major airport.

Tolland Higher Education

The University of Connecticut, Eastern Connecticut State University, Western New England College and Springfield College are all in the area.

High Points

Tolland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

Category	Trophy
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Tolland, CT

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Tolland Almanac

Tolland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tolland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Tolland Public Libraries

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Tolland High Schools (2004)

TOLLAND HIGH SCHOOL
1 EAGLE HILL RD.
860-870-6860
Serves 871 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

HOMEBOUND
51 TOLLAND GREEN
860-870-7737
A Non-traditional School

Tolland Colleges

(List of All Connecticut Colleges)

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