Washington, Connecticut

Washington, Connecticut
Town of Washington
The Hickory Stick Bookshop in Washington Depot
The Hickory Stick Bookshop in Washington Depot
Official seal of Washington, Connecticut
Washington's location within Litchfield County and Connecticut
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Coordinates: 41°39′12″N 73°19′06″W / 41.65333°N 73.31833°W / 41.65333; -73.31833
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyLitchfield
RegionNorthwest Hills
Incorporated1779
Government
 • TypeSelectman-town meeting
 • First selectmanJames L. Brinton (R)
 • SelectmanMichelle T. Gorra (D)
 • SelectmanJay Hubelbank (D)
Area
 • Total38.6 sq mi (100.1 km2)
 • Land38.1 sq mi (98.6 km2)
 • Water0.6 sq mi (1.5 km2)
Elevation
499 ft (152 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total3,646
 • Density96/sq mi (37.0/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP codes
06777, 06793, 06794
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-79720
GNIS feature ID0213524
Websitewww.washingtonct.org

Washington is a rural town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, in the North Eastern region of the United States. The population was 3,646 at the 2020 census.[1] Washington is known for its picturesque countryside, historic architecture, and active civic and cultural life. The town has strong ties to New York City, and is home to many cultural and business elites.[2] The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region.

  1. ^ a b "Census - Geography Profile: Washington town, Litchfield County, Connecticut". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  2. ^ Williams, Gisela (December 5, 2003). "Havens; Weekender; Washington, Conn". The New York Times. Retrieved October 1, 2010.