Litchfield, Connecticut 2025

Litchfield is a town in Connecticut, USA, located in Litchfield County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,429. The town covers 26.7 square miles, including parts of the Bantam River and the east branch of the Farmington River.

Litchfield is known for its historic architecture, dating back to the 18th century, with many houses and buildings included in the Litchfield Historic District. Some of the notable homes include the Litchfield Historic District, the A.J. Downs House, the Charles A. Mills House, the Dr. Hezekiah A. Mudge House, the Luther M. Smith House, the John A. Parsons House, and the First National Bank Building.

Litchfield is also home to the Litchfield Cavo Center, a day program for adults with intellectual disabilities. As a cultural attraction, Litchfield hosts an annual fair every August, known as the Litchfield Fair, which has been running for over 100 years and has various rides, shows, and competitions.

Litchfield has several restaurants and bars that serve various types of food, including contemporary American cuisine with a farm-to-table focus, traditional American diner fare, and Italian cuisine. The Litchfield Hills Farm-to-Table Cooperative, a group of farmers, producers, chefs, and artisans that aims to connect local farmers with local consumers, is also based in Litchfield.

Litchfield is a rural town with a diverse population of young families, retirees, weekenders, and long-time residents. It is known for its sense of community and community events, including the Litchfield Jazz Festival, the Litchfield Hills Farm-to-Table Festival, and the Litchfield Holiday Festival.

Litchfield has a rich history, dating back to 1719 when it was co-founded by the Rev. Solomon Palmer and the Earl of Litchfield. Local myth holds that the Earl of Litchfield was so taken with the beauty of the hills around Goshen that he named the town Litchfield. In 1720, the General Assembly granted a charter, and the town established the third municipal borough in Connecticut. By 1790, Litchfield had 1,001 residents.

Throughout its history, Litchfield has been home to several notable residents, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, the famous author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, who taught at the Litchfield Female Academy. The town's history and people have been preserved in the Litchfield Historical Society Museum, which features exhibits about local history. The town also has a number of notable businesses, including the Litchfield Hills Brewing Company.