Pomfret, Connecticut

Pomfret, Connecticut
Name	Pomfret
State	Connecticut
County	Windham

Pomfret, Connecticut. Pomfret is a town located in Windham County, Connecticut, United States. The town has a rich history dating back to the 18th century and is known for its rural landscape and historic architecture. Pomfret is situated in the northeastern part of the state, approximately 35 miles east of Hartford.

History

Pomfret was incorporated in 1726, and its name is derived from the town of Pomfret in Norfolk, England Norfolk. The town was originally inhabited by the Nipmuc and Mohegan tribes Nipmuc Mohegan. In 1726, Pomfret was officially established as a town, and it quickly became a center for agriculture and trade Agriculture in the United States Connecticut River. The town's history is closely tied to the American Revolution, with many residents playing a significant role in the fight for independence American Revolutionary War.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau United States Census Bureau, Pomfret has a total area of 33.6 square miles (87.0 km²), of which 32.9 square miles (85.2 km²) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²) is water Geography of the United States. The town is bordered by Thompson, Connecticut to the north, Putnam, Connecticut to the west, Killingly, Connecticut to the south, and Wood River Junction, Rhode Island to the east.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census 2020 United States Census, the population of Pomfret was approximately 4,363 people, with a population density of 132.5 people per square mile Population density. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, and 1.1% Asian Racial demographics of the United States.

Government and infrastructure

Pomfret is governed by a town meeting Town meeting form of government, with a selectman Selectman serving as the chief executive Government of Connecticut. The town hall is located at 48 Main Street Main Street. Pomfret is also served by the Connecticut State Police Connecticut State Police and the Windham County Sheriff's Department Windham County Sheriff's Department.

Education

Pomfret is served by the Pomfret Community School Pomfret Community School], which provides education for students in grades K-6 Elementary education in the United States. Students in grades 7-12 attend Moorhead's School Moorhead's School] in Pomfret Center Pomfret Center, Connecticut. The town is also home to Pomfret School Pomfret School], a private boarding school Boarding school.

Notable people

Pomfret has been home to several notable residents, including Henry Porter (judge) Henry Porter (judge)], a judge and politician Judge Politician, and John Porter (Connecticut politician) John Porter (Connecticut politician)], a member of the United States House of Representatives United States House of Representatives. Other notable residents include William H. Russell (abolitionist) William H. Russell (abolitionist)], an abolitionist Abolitionism in the United States and Frederick Law Olmsted Frederick Law Olmsted, a landscape architect Landscape architecture.

Category: Towns in Connecticut Category: Windham County, Connecticut