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Avon, Connecticut Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Avon, Connecticut

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Avon, Connecticut history

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Avon was settled in 1645 and was originally a part of neighboring Farmington. In 1750, the parish of Northington was established in the northern part of Farmington to support a Congregational church more accessible to the local population. The Farmington Canal’s opening in 1828 brought new business to the village.

Avon Mountain traffic accidents

The section of Talcott Mountain, known as Avon Mountain, is known for the climb of U.S. Route 44, and the most direct path to Hartford from much of the Farmington Valley and Litchfield County. One of the worst traffic accidents in Connecticut history occurred at the intersection of Route 44 and Route 10 at the foot of the mountain.

Avon, Connecticut economy & business

Top employers

Avon’s 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report details the town’s top employers in Avon. Avon is the site of the largest city in the town of Avon, with the largest employers in the area.

Avon, Connecticut geography / climate

The East side of Avon is flanked by Talcott Mountain, part of the Metacomet Ridge, a mountainous trap rock ridgeline that stretches from Long Island Sound to near the Vermont border. The town has a total area of 23.5 square miles (61 km), of which 23.1 square miles is land. The 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail traverses the Talcott Mountains.

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Best Avon, Connecticut places to visit

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Avon, Connecticut has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Avon, Connecticut’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Avon, Connecticut’s information audio spots:

Avon Congregational Church The Avon Congregational Church was built in 1819 for a congregation founded in 1754. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The congregation is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

Horse Guard State Park Horse Guard State Park is a public recreation area covering 105 acres (42 ha) in Avon, Connecticut. The state park is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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