Vernon, Connecticut

Vernon, Connecticut
Town of Vernon
The Tower on Fox Hill in Henry Park
The Tower on Fox Hill in Henry Park
Flag of Vernon, Connecticut
Official seal of Vernon, Connecticut
Motto: 
The Crossroads for Opportunity
Vernon's location within Tolland County and Connecticut
Vernon's location within the Capitol Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
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Coordinates: 41°50′13″N 72°27′38″W / 41.83694°N 72.46056°W / 41.83694; -72.46056
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyTolland
RegionCapitol Region
Incorporated1808
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorDaniel A. Champagne
Area
 • Total18.1 sq mi (46.9 km2)
 • Land17.7 sq mi (45.8 km2)
 • Water0.4 sq mi (1.0 km2)
Elevation
390 ft (119 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total30,215
 • Density1,709/sq mi (659.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Code
06066
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-78250
GNIS feature ID0213520
Major highways
Websitewww.vernon-ct.gov

Vernon (/ˈvɜːrnɪn/ VER-nin) is the most populous town in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Capitol Planning Region. The population was 30,215 at the 2020 census.[1] Vernon contains the smaller villages of Talcottville and Dobsonville. Vernon contains the former City of Rockville.

  1. ^ "Cenus - Geography Profile: Vernon town, Tolland County, Connecticut". Retrieved December 22, 2021.