Plymouth, Connecticut 2025

Plymouth is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 12,241 at the 2020 census. The town of Plymouth includes the villages of Terryville and Pequabuck.

The village of Plymouth was first settled in 1778, and the town was incorporated in 1867. The town's name comes from Plymouth, Massachusetts. originally known as "Plymouth Hollow," was a significant producer of clocks and watches in the 19th century.

Plymouth is home to the legendary Goshen Agricultural Society' claims its annual fair to be the "oldest continuously held agricultural fair in Connecticut" and one of the oldest in the country. The town also is home to the 500-seat Plymouth Town Hall, a historic venue that regularly hosts free concerts, lectures, and town events. The region's public school system is touted as one of the best in the state, with the local high school having connected its own planetarium, an 880-seat auditorium, and a sizable gymnasium. The town's history is preserved through the Plymouth Antiquarian Society's museum in the 1849 Hollister House. One of the town's most notable residents was William S. Holman & Sons, clock makers, which operated until the 1930s.

Plymouth also boasts Limestone run, a 3.5-mile public trail enjoyed by walkers, hikers, and snowshoers. The adjacent Plymouth Riverside Park, located on the banks of the Emarks (Farmington) River, recently added a new playground.

The town is known for its annual events, including the Plymouth Fall Festival, July 4th Fireworks and Parade, and Halloween Trunk or Treat.

The town is governed by a three-person Board of Selectmen.

It has been the site of Connecticut's largest one-day agricultural fair, the Goshen Fair, held in September.

Plymouth has traditionally been a farming community with many dairy and tobacco farms dotting the rolling hills in the area. Tapping into this agricultural heritage, the town used to hold an annual "Ag Day" in August to celebrate the town's agricultural roots, but this event was discontinued in recent years.

Plymouth is also the seat of the Connecticut Judges' and Justices' Association, which holds a number of prominent events throughout the year.

The Terryville Public Library is located in Plymouth and has a collection of resources on Plymouth and Terryville history.

It has been the site of Connecticut's largest one-day agricultural fair, the Goshen Fair, held in September.